BY WARREN KAGARISE
Staff writer
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
- Instead of voting with a
few taps on a computer
screen, county voters will
cast paper ballots in the
August election on the
third voting system adopted
since the disputed 2000
presidential contest.
Supervisor of Elections
Kay Clem, who advocated
keeping touch-screen vot-
ing, received County Com-
mission approval last week
to pay $329,355 toward a
$672,000 voting system that
will read hand-marked
paper ballots,
After the Jan. 29 presiden-
tial preference primary and
statewide property tax ref-
erendum, touch-screen
machines will be scrapped
and replaced by optical
scanners, Mrs, Clem, who
could have updated the
touch-screen machines

with printers, likened the
overhaul to "buying a car
when all you need are tires."
On Aug. 26, when voters
choose political party nomi-
nees for the County Com-
mission and sheriff, they
will cast paper ballots for
the first time since 2002.
Florida lawmakers
banned paper ballots six
years ago, and Indian River
and 14 other Florida coun-
ties invested in touch-
screen voting machines. All
told, Indian. River County
invested $2 million in 465
machines.
Before the switch to
touch-screen voting, county
voters cast punch-card bal-
lots.
Earlier this year, state law-
makers mandated a switch
to optical scanners. Florida
ordered the overhaul after a
Sarasota County candidate
blamed "pervasive malfunc-

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I'LL GET YOU

Cliff Partlow/staff photographer
Two-year-old Travis Clark of Vero Beach winds up and hurls a snowball at his friend at
the annual WinterFest at Point West Saturday. The event, sponsored by the Indian
River County Recreation Department, offers music, food, and fun for the whole family.
The final event of the day is a fireworks display.

Mine projects

face scrutiny

BY WARREN KAGARISE
Staff writer
INDIAN RIVER COUN-
TY Backed by residents
worried about the envi-
ronmental impact of min-
ing, the county Planning
and Zoning Commission
recommended a 6-month
moratorium on permits
for new rock and sand
mines last week.
Commissioners voted 7-
0 for the proposal, and
encouraged the County
Commission to draft min-
ing regulations during the
moratorium.
Final approval rests with
the County Commission,
which was set to weigh the
proposal on Tuesday.
For two hours, 24 resi-

dents asked the Planning
and Zoning Commission
to recommend the mora-
torium, which was
brought on by opposition
to the proposed Wild
Turkey Estates sand mine
on 82nd Avenue.
"Where is the harm in
saying, 'Let's wait, and let's
investigate?'" said Linda
Mitchell, who lives near
the 835-acre site. "You can
always go back and
approve what's being
asked for."
Commissioners were set
to consider approval of the
Wild Turkey Estates appli-
cation, but project devel-
opers pulled the request
Dec. 12, a day before the
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In August, 2004, the Indian
River County Supervisor of
Elections Office began
gearing up for the Aug. 31,
2008, primary election,
which included program-
ming the 420 electronic
voting machines stored in
its warehouse. Vero Beach
resident Tom Provencher, a
volunteer with the elec-
tions office, who works
with systems technician
Casey Taska of Lakewood
Park, gather the flash-type
cards and seal each
machine after they were
programmed. The
machines will be replaced
with optical scanner
machines by August, 2008.

Cliff Partlow
staff photographer

'Hope' for holidays

at annual giveaway

BY WARREN KAGARISE
StaffWriter
FELLSMERE Plan-
ning for Christmas for
hundreds of needy fami-
lies takes 5,000 gifts,
almost 200 handmade
blankets, more than 100
bicycles and untold
dozens of cold sodas, ears
of corn and glazed Krlspy
Kreme doughnuts.
For its annual Christmas
giveaway, Operation Hope
collected donations from
across the state, and then
distributed the items to
needy families during a
four-hour holiday party
Sunday afternoon.
Jesse Zermeno, who
founded the nonprofit
organization to aid
migrant farm workers 10
years ago, applauded the
agencies, businesses and
churches that sent dona-
tions and volunteers.
"It's just phenomenal
what the community has
done," he said.
Two weeks before
Christmas, families trav-
eled from as far away as
Cocoa in northern Brevard
County and Pahokee on
the southeastern shore of
Lake Okeechobee to the
Operation Hope campus
on County Road 512.
Once there, more than
2,000 revelers were treated

to bands, carolers and a
troupe of Colombian
dancers. At 2:30 p.m.,
Santa Claus emerged, a
toy-laden sack over his
shoulder. A pack of
squealing children fol-
lowed,
Leslie Simons, a Bare-
foot Bay grandmother,
brought two of her young
grandchildren to Opera-
tion Hope, 3-year-old Erik
and 19-month-old Ryan.
As she surveyed the deep
crowd waiting to reach
Santa, she said she was
surprised by the turnout.
"I want the kids to enjoy
Christmas," she said. "I
miss it because my kids
are all grown up."
At the face-painting
tent, hundreds of children
waited as Iretta Parley and
other "Faith Painters"
from Calvary Chapel St.
Cloud dabbed on red-and-
black Spiderman masks
and pastel flowers and
stars.
Donations poured in
from across Brevard and
Indian River counties for
the 11th annual giveaway.
Indian River Citrus
grower Hale Groves sent
fruit. So did Fellsmere-
based Sun Ag. Farmers
from Okeechobee and
Pahokee donated and
served corn-on-the-cob,
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ART IN THE PARK

Cliff Partlow/staff photographer
Vero Beach Museum of Art students Angela and Alan Warren spent some time in
Riverside Park last Friday painting and sketching the Spanish moss covered Live Oaks.

Elementary will benefit
from a grant of $2,300 for
Earobics, which involves
the use of a phonological
awareness software pro-
gram in the classroom
iSee, iHear, iLearn: Pod-
casting Instruction of
Foundational Skills in
Reading and Mathematics
at Sebastian Elementary
received $2,500. This grant
will help expand the
school's existing profes-
sional technology devel-
opment plan to' provide
teacher training.

Quick Response
winners

The Education Fot
i: I tion of Indian River (
ty announced the F
Sand Quick Response
winners for the mon
1 November.
More than $7,000
awarded to six sc
through the two prog:
The Education For
tion of Indian River (
ty's "Great Ideas!"
.program offers public
private school tea
several grant oppor
ties throughout the s
year.
The purpose of
grants is to increase 1
cy in the class
through the use of
nology.
The following are
recent grant recipier
,, thi program.

Reach grant winn

A grant of $1,000
awarded to Read Out
Learners (R.O.
Fellsmere Elemen
Tabetha Esposito.
grant bridges the
between speaking Er
at school and Spani
home.
Second through fo
grade students at Gler

games.
Three classrooms will
benefit from a $175 grant
for "Brain Pop" at Treasure
Coast Elementary. The
funding will provide a
license for the educational
site called.
Three levels of funding
are offered throughout the
school year. The Greatest
Idea technology grants
provide $30,000 for tech-
nology to public elemen-
tary schools.
The Reach grants offer
funding on a semi-annual
basis up to $2,500 for tech-
nology to increase learning.
The Quick Response
Grants offer all Indian
River County schools an
opportunity to apply for
up to $500 on a rolling
monthly basis.
More than $39,000 has
been awarded to Indian
River County schools since
the start of the 2007-08
school year.
All funded programs uti-
lize creative concepts to
engage and increase litera-
cy. This program is funded
by the Florida Legislature,
the John's Island Founda-
tion and Bank of America.
All proposals are due to
the Education Foundation
Office by Jan. 7, 2008.

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Ballots
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tioning of electronic voting
machines" for her defeat in
a U.S. House race last year
and auditors discovered
18,000 blank ballots.
For the new Indian River
County machines, Florida
Secretary of State Kurt
Browning negotiated with
California-based Sequoia
Voting Systems, the manu-
facturer of the touch-screen
machines and the new opti-
cal scanners. Mrs. Clem also
received a $779,725 bid for
equipment from Dominion
Voting Systems, a Canadian
company not yet certified
for Florida elections.
"It really makes no sense
for us to purchase a whole
new voting system now,"
Mrs. Clem wrote to the
,County Commission. "It
'would be a huge waste of
money for Indian River
County taxpayers."
A $342,646 state grant will
pay for 54 optical scanners,
one for each polling place.
But that leaves the county to
pay for 11 backup optical

scanners and other updates,
including new voting
booths, poll worker training
and equipment to store the
optical scanners at the $4
million Supervisor of Elec-
tions Office warehouse that
opened last year. :
Five years ago, the county
sold its voting booths for $5
and $10 apiece, Mrs. Clem
wrote in her funding
request. Now, new booths
will cost $200 each.
"This is really a bone of
contention with me,"; Mrs.
Clem told commissioners.
Ballots will cost 40 cents.
apiece.
To comply with federal
disability laws, Indian River
County will keep a handful
of touch-screen machines
for blind and disabled vot-'
ers through 2012 the year
all touch-screen voting will
be outlawed statewide.
By then, Mrs. Clem said,
federal or state lawmakers
will likely mandate another
voting system.

Classroom Jeopardy at
the Rosewood Magnet
us of received $500. This grant
expands the use of existing
classroom technology to
iers provide a classroom leop-
ardy game system.. This
was grant %ill benefit 22 teach-
Loud ers and their classrooms.
L.L.): Learning Style Games at
tary's Sebastian River High
This received a $500 grant that
gap will benefit 180 ninth
iglish grade Integrated Science
sh at students. Grant funds will
be used to purchase sup-
urth- plies for students to design
ndale and create learning style

BY WARREN KAGARISE
Staff writer
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
- When a state fund soured
in late November, officials
withdrew millions of local
dollars, including operating
funds for the county and
school district, before an
emergency freeze halted the
pullouts.
Clerk of the Court Jeffrey
Barton, who oversees coun-
ty investments, pulled $66
million from the Local Gov-
ernment Investment Pool
Nov. 29, the day before the
State Board of Administra-
tion suspended with-
drawals.
i "I transferred out our $66
million to protect your
money," Mr. Barton told the

County Commission last
week.
Since the run-on-the-
bank panic unfolded last
month, the state has hired
BlackRock, a Wall Street
investment management
firm, to salvage the fund.
And last week, the state
appointed former state
Comptroller Bob Milligan, a
retired Marine general, to
head.the SBA.
"The general's vast experi-
ence, integrity and honor
will be certain to restore
confidence in the manage-
ment of the state's invest-
ment funds," Gov. Charlie
Crist said in a news release.
Indian River County has
$23 million remaining in the
Local Government Invest-
ment Pool, Mr. Barton told

commissioners. Almost $4
million cannot be with-
drawn part of the state
effort to stabilize the fund.
"They are worried about a
run on the fund right now,"
Diane Bernardo, finance
director for the Clerk of the
Court, told commissioners.
Michael Degutis, assistant
superintendent for business
and finance, withdrew
almost$7 million of school
district money a week
before transactions were
stopped.,
Early last month, the SBA,
which manages the fund,
announced that struggling
real estate investments were
squeezing the fund. '
A three-member panel led
by the governor shut down
the fund until Dec. 6. When

the investment pool
reopened that morning at
7:30, Mr. Degutis withdrew
another $9.5 million by 7:35
a.m. money to pay school
district bills and employees.
Indian River County with-
drew $2 million when the
fund reopened, Mr. Barton
said, and re-invested the
money in more secure U.S.
Treasury bonds.
"We've taken every pre-
caution we can to safeguard
[taxpayer] money," he said.
When the Local Govern-
ment Investment Pool was
created 25 years ago, it was
intended as a place where
counties and other govern-
ment agencies could squir-
rel away their cash until they

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REVIEW

Red tide surfaces
on Indian River County shore
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Reports of persistent
cough, respiratory distress, watery eyes led the coun-
ty Health Department to issue an advisory last week.
Red tide has returned.
Residents and visitors to the area near Wabasso
Beach complained of the symptoms. Though red tide
is not a widespread public health threat, the toxic
algae can produce mild and short-lived symptoms.
Red tide is caused by large numbers of neurotoxin-
producing microscopic algae. Red tide gets its name
because it can turn surrounding water a reddish-
brown color. Algae blooms can last up to several
months, but conditions change daily based on wind.
Exposure to red tide can lead to eye, nose and
throat irritation, but the symptoms usually fade when
a person leaves the affected area. Red tide can also
kill fish.
Residents near the affected area are advised to
close their windows, and may want to wear paper fil-
ter masks outdoors if winds are blowing from the
shore. Swimming in red tide can, cause burning eyes
and skin irritation.
Health Department officials also said locally har-
vested clams, oysters and other shellfish should not
be eaten until the advisory is lifted. Precautions
should also be taken when preparing fish caught in
local waters, the Health Department said.

State: Local land buy will aid
conservation efforts
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY An $11.2 million deal
for development rights will help protect more than
1,500 acres of prairie and scrub, and help a state
effort to establish a wildlife corridor, an environmen-
tal consultant said last week.
In September, the County Commission bought con-
servation easements at Padgett Branch, a 1,585-acre
property west of Vero Beach on State Road 60.
Padgett Branch is part of the Kissimmee-St. Johns
River Connector Project, a 36,000-acre swath span-
ning Indian River and Okeechobee counties.
The corridor contains habitat for gopher tortoises,
sandhill cranes and other threatened species. State
environmental planners eventually want all of the
land preserved.
Jim Muller, an environmental consultant hired by
the state, detailed other benefits of the project to the
County Commission: wetlands on the Padgett Branch
parcel filter .water before it reaches the Floridan
Aquifer,/ improving water quality, while prescribed
burns on uplands could prevent wildfires.
Padgett Branch was earmarked for preservation by
the Florida Forever conservation program. State
planners labeled the land as "essential" to the success
of the river connector project.
"The essential parcels are the ones in that project
that should be acquired before any of the other ones
are," Mr. Muller said.
But Guy Barber, a Vero Beach resident, questioned
commissioners for using taxpayer dollars when they
purchased the development rights this fall. He wor-
ried that buying development rights instead of the

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Staff photo by Warren Kagarise
Iretta Farley, one of the 'Faith Painters' volunteers from
Calvary Chapel St. Cloud, dabs an intricate Spiderman
design on the face of a partygoer at the 11th annual Oper-
ation Hope Christmas giveaway, which was celebrated
Sunday. Fellsmere-based Operation Hope handed out
more than 5,000 donated toys to needy children.

which some revelers ate
slathered in chile sauce.
Pepsi Bottling Group of
Melbourne provided sodas.
Families carted home food
provided through the Trea-
sure Coast Food Bank.
While Operation Hope
marshaled a warehouse full
of donations, teams of vol-
unteers from across Florida
ensured a smooth after-
noon.
Boys and Girls Clubs of
Indian River County volun-
teers served hot dogs and
other snacks.
But Operation Hope, like
other aid organizations,
also confronted diminish-
ing donations this year.
Christmases past have
attracted up to 300 donated
bikes. This year, Operation
Hope gave away 109.
Other giving was down,
too, said Jann Zermeno, the
co-founder and vice presi-
dent.
Donations to Operation
Hope began to dip after the
2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
and sunk again following
Hurricane Katrina in late
2005 as donors began giving
to relief efforts, Mrs. Zer-
meno said.
Now, combined with a
cooling economy, a hous-
ing-market slowdown and
rising Indian River County

unemployment, Operation
Hope has been left to do
more with less.
As the holiday neared,
Mrs. Zermeno fielded calls
from people asking if the
giveaway would be can-
celed.
It was still on, she told
them.
"Rain or shine, we're
here," Mrs. Zermeno said
Sunday.
Operation Hope* was
founded in 1997 to provide
aid and education to
migrant farm workers and
their families. Since then,
the program has grown.
Almost four years ago, an
anonymous donor offered
$3 million so Operation
Hope could open a commu-
nity center at a former
Fellsmere flea market.
In October, 2006, Opera-
tion Hope launched a suc-
cessful pre-kindergarten
program.
Before school started in
August, Operation Hope
handed out 600 backpacks
stuffed with school sup-
plies.
For Mr. Zermeno, the
Christmas giveaway ful-
filled his vision of giving
back to the families who
needed help the most.
"It's just awesome," he
said, "to give back to the
community."

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POLICE REPORT

Editor's note: This is a list
of arrests, not convictions,
and all arrestees are pre-
sumed innocent unless or
until proven guilty in a
court of law.

victed felon.
*John Scott Lake, 55,
1526 21st Place Southwest,
Vero Beach, was charged
with burglary and loitering
or prowling.
*Kimberlv C. Reale, 23,.
6279 Candlelight Blvd.,
Sebastian, was charged
with driving' under the
influence and possession
of Percocet and Valium
without a prescription.
*Rosemary A. Rockholt,
22, 756 Brevard Ave.,
Cocoa Beach, was charged
with failure to. appear in
court on a charge of
attempting to or obtaining
a controlled substance by
fraud.

INDIAN,RIVER COUNTY
- The School District of
Indian River County has
named its Teacher of the
Year nominees for 2009.
The 22 nominees will
represent their respective.
schools in the district level
competition for 2009
Teacher of the Year.
In addition to completing
the written application
process, each teacher and .
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From page A3

land itself would not prevent development at
Padgett Branch.
"You're just throwing out millions of dollars
in airspace out there, claiming you have con-
servation rights, claiming you have develop-
ment rights, but you don't have anything to
stop it," M. Barber said.
Will Collins, the county attorney, said the
rights would allow the county to prevent
development.
Commissioners praised the purchase, and
voted 5-0 for a' resolution supporting Florida
Forever and encouraging the state to continue
funding the program.
"You have to have a long-term vision and
you have want to protect and preserve for the
future," Commissioner Sandra Bowden said.
"And be brave enough to step forward and do
it."
School Board OKs cattle lease
at Vero airport
VERO BEACH School Board members
rustled up a unanimous vote last week, and

approved a five-year, $100,000 lease that will
allow Vero Beach High School 'students to
graze cattle on 24 acres of land at Vero Beach
Municipal Airport.
Both the Airport Commission and the City
Council signed off on the lease earlier this
year.
VBHS students will use the land to study
conservation, forestry management and other
programs. Students will work alongside staff
members from the state Division of Forestry,
the county Mosquito Control District aind
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution,
according to Indian River County School Dis-
trict documents. About 100 students partici-
pate in the program.
Previously, the VBHS students used about
10 acres of pastureland near the airport.
To rent the airport land, the school district
will pay the city $20,000 per year, but the dis-
trict is eligible for a':tent credit if'it makes
improvements to the property.
VBHS will graze up to five cattle on the land.
Donkeys, goats and sheep are also part of the
agriculture program.

A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission inspector who reviewed the land
earlier this year said a handful of cattle would
not damage the scrub habitat.

Piper pioneers technology
for new jet
VERO BEACH Piper Aircraft will patent a
new technique used in the construction of the
PiperJet, which is being developed at the
company's Vero Beach facility.
Piper will use a new metal bonding tech-
nique to manufacture wings for the $2.2 mil-
lion Piperlet, according to a report published
on the Web site of trade publication Aviation
International News.
The new technique will allow for "lower
labor costs and higher quality," Piper CEO Jim
Bass told Aviation International News.
Work is underway on the PiperJet prototype,
with the first flight of the jet scheduled for
mid-2008. Piper plans to deliver the first jets
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Stop sign sense

I find that politics supercede common sense in the place-
ment of stop signs and the example I use is on 16th Street,
inVero Beach.
At this site through traffic is the east west corridor on 16th
Street, but stop signs are placed to stop this through traffic
and allow vehicles that come from 51st Court, which is a no
outlet road on both the North and South side of 16th Street
It seems to me that who you know and not what is right
decides if and where a stop sign is needed. Money talks.

Nowhere clean to sit

This rant is about the very unsightly conditions at the
fishing pier under our beautiful bridge going across the
Indian River.
There are many benches to sit on, but they are used for
cleaning fish. What a picturesque spot to relax and enjoy the
scenery without any place to sit.

Choose wisely

Leading up to the primaries, there seems to be many peo-
ple who are looking for someone to vote for.
Should religious belief qualify you for the highest office in
the land?
Probably not.
Should the candidate be considered above others
because of gender or color of skin?
Certainly not.
We want someone who will do what is necessary to carry
us through the next four years.

I feel sorry for women in general, and black women in
particular.
Should Oprah be the guide as to the best candidate, or fol-
low others who believe it would be nice to have a woman in
the White House?
I still have a lot of faith in people choosing on merit. With
all who are running, it's a tough decision.

'Happy Holidays' is a safe bet
To the writer who says he is not offended when some-
one wishes him "Merry Christmas," I can agree with him.
But there is a difference between being offended,
which some .non-Christians may be, or taking the atti-.
tude I have always taken; accepting that some people are
either insensitive or ignorant but no offense is intended,
therefore none is taken.

However, people who believe in the reason for Christ-
mas should realize that the entire world is not Christian
and when in doubt, "Happy Holidays" can be a greeting
without ignoring the fact that the other party may have
different beliefs.
To show how little the greeting really means, last year
when shopping the. cashier in a store said automatically
to me, "Have a Merry Christmas," and I smiled and said,
"I will if you will have a Happy Chanukah."
She looked at me and then laughed, as I didn't sound
offended, but how little it meant.
Ten minutes later, another purchase, same cashier,
and she repeated the original, as did I. Boy was she sur-
prised. My point was just to make people r alize we
aren't all from the same mold.

I See RANTS & RAVES, A13

Clearing up confusion about the task bar

hme task bar can be an
area of confusion for
many new computer
users.
On mostWindows
machines it's at the bottom of
the screen, with the start
button as the very first object
on the left side of the bar and
the clock the last object at the
far right. That is, if your task
bar is docked to the bottom of
the screen.You see, the task
bar can be moved to the top,
left side, right side or its
"default position," the bottom
of the screen.
But what about all those
other icons and buttons on
the bar, what do those do?
Let's take a look at the
things that make up the task
bar, why it's important to pay
attention to it and how to
customize your task bar to
better suit your needs.
. The first item on the task
bar is the start button.
Ironically, this is also where

you go to shut down. Click the
start button and you will be
able to access the programs
installed on your computer
and other things, such as the
printers and the system
control panel.
The programs section of
the start menu is where you
go to launch programs that
you don't have a shortcut for
on your desktop or the quick
launch area of the task bar. As
the name implies, the start
button is the place to go to
start most things on your
machine.
Next in line, just to the right
of the start button, you may
find the aforementioned
"quick launch" area. Here you
will find more shortcuts,
usually to commonly used
applications such as Internet
Explorer and Outlook
Express. You may even see an
icon called "show desktop" (if
you hold your mouse over an
icon without clicking and

SEAN MCCARTHY
Compute This

wait, you'll see its name). This
is a great icon to click when
you have one or more
windows open and taking up
the whole screen. Clicking it
minimizes everything, so you
can get back to the desktop.
Now what if you don't have
a quick launch area in your
task bar? Ifyou click an empty
area of the taskbar with the

right mouse button, a pop-up
menu will open. Hold your
mouse over tool bars, and a
list of available toolbars will
appear. Click the quick
launch toolbar, and a check
mark should appear before it.
Then, click anywhere outside
of the little menu, and it will
close and you should now see
the quick launch area of the
task bar.
Shortcuts here can be easily
added or removed by right-
clicking the icon you want
removed and clicking delete
and dragging a shortcut that
you would like there and
dropping it in place. Again,
the quick launch area is a
great place to house your .
most frequently used icons.
Next to the quick launch
area is a long section of task
bar that will be empty unless
a program or application is
running. When you launch a
program such as Internet
Explorer, Word or Outlook

Express, a button will appear
on the task bar representing
the program that is running.
This is important to keep
an eye on, as today's
nachineslet you launch
multiple programs aiid open
multiple windows (this is
called multi-tasking).
Keeping an eye on what
buttons appear in your task
bar helps you manage what
applications are running,
let's you jump back and forth
from one open window to
another and close unwanted
windows by "right-clicking"
the button and selecting
close. It's not uncommon to
have many buttons repre-
senting active windows on
your system, but a good rule
of thumb is to close any
windows you are not
accessing and that will free
up more computer brain-
power.
The next area on the task
bar, to the right of any

application buttons that,
might be running, you will
notice a number of icons
surrounded by a fine
rectangle. The iconsmin this
area (known as the system,,'
tray) are different omie"
icons in the quick launch
area. These icons represent
programs that are running in
the background and using
computer brainpowerAn an
optimized machine you'll
usually only find a few items
in the system tray: the clock,
volume control and an icon
representing your anti-virus.
Unfortunately, most
machines are plagued with
items in the system tray
eating up computer horse-
power and can use a good
weeding out.
Sean Mc\arthy fixes
computers and protects
against Identity Theft. He can
be reached at (772) 621-5515
orhelp@tciplaza.com.

Wishing everyone a

T his is the third holiday your risk of diabetes.
wishes column I've had Above all, stop smoking. I
the pleasure of writing Smoking kills. There is no
and, as in the past, my chief safe cigarette.
wish for you is good health. I wish you the gift of time.
It is the most precious gift There is an irony that with all
there is, as I am reminded the technology and labor-
whenever someone I love saving devices, everyone has
faces a health challenge. less time rather than more.
While I wish you good Make time for yourself and
health, I know that each of your friends and family.
us has to take responsibility It's so sad to see a mom
for some of our health care. and daughter walking
No one can promise that you through the mall, each one
won't get sick, but you can on a cell phone, or a dad SHELLEY KOPPEL
lessen your risk. with kids at a fast-food Alive and Well
Get the mammogram and restaurant, this time with
the colonoscopy. Get a flu dad on the phone. Declare a Most of us don't need to be
shot if it is recommended for no-cell-phone zone or a available all of the time.
your age and health. If you phone-free hour of the day. Stress is a health risk and
need to lose weight, now is If you're not on call for I'd love to wish a stress-free
the time. Everyone should brain surgery, you don't have life for everyone. Since that
get more exercise, whether to be available 24/7. There is impossible, I hope you wi
weight loss is an issue, or was a time when.people left try to lower your stress level
not. It will help control your messages and reached us Again, exercise helps. I have
blood pressure and lower when we got back to them. begun working out to dance

year of good health

tapes and I find them not
only great exercise, but fun
to do. It's hard to be stressed
while you're trying to samba.
As I mentioned once
before, I have begun singing
lessons. I find the deep
breathing is a great stress
reliever, much as I imagine.
yoga or tai chi to be. I like
singing because it's fun. I
sing funny songs that I can
belt out. How can you not
feel better after a round of
show tunes?
Find your passion and
enjoy it. Even if you can only
spend an hour a day at it, it's
worth finding the time.
I wish that everyone could
be surrounded by loving
family and friends. You can't
do much about the family, or
lack of one, but you can do
something about the
loneliness. Join a club or

organization that interests
you. Volunteer. The commu-
nity needs you and it will
remind you of how fortunate
you are. Gather a circle of
friends. If they are far away,
keep in touch via the phone
or e-mail. It is important for
good physical and mental
health to share.
If you are a caregiver,
make time for yourself. I
have learned this lesson the
hard way. I cannot help my
husband, Roy, cope with his
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
diseases if I am so run down
emotionally and physically
that I cannot see straight. I
have learned to ask for help
from organizations and from
friends. I have learned to say,
"no," when I cannot do
something, and "yes" to
myself when it means taking
time to go out and do
something for me.

It is not being selfish to
take care of yourself. You
cannot be a good caregiver if
you are not feeling well
physically and emotionally.
Remember, life and health
are precious gifts. Treasure 1,
them. If you are ill, I wish
you a return to good health.,,
If your illness is chronic and
you have good and bad days,
I wish you many more good
ones. If someone you know
is ill or alone, reach out to
them. You will never regret
helping someone out when
they're down.

Shelley Koppel s the
former editor of "Today's
HealthCare" magazine and q
member of the National .
Association of Sciehce
Writers. Send questions by e-j
mail to
skoppel@bellsouth.net.

BY lAY MEISEL
Associate managing editor
ROSELAND Years ago
as a child, Ma Jaya Sati
Bhagavati, the spiritual
director of Kashi, visited
her grandmother at a nurs-
ing facility in New York
City.
She saw her grandmoth-
er in a bathtub with anoth-
er woman.
"They were treating her
like a ragged doll," Ma Jaya
recalled last week. "I swore
then that I would do some-
thing so that I would never
see that again when I grew
older."
As part of that pledge,
Kashi officials, community
leaders and government
representatives broke
ground last week for By the
River, an affordable hous-
ing community for seniors.
The project will initially
have 41 units and rent will
be based on federal hous-
ing guidelines. Each room
will have a view of the sur-
rounding natural foliage
and access to the St. Sebas-
tian River.
It won't be a "place where
people come to die," Ma
Jaya said. Instead the focus
will be on creating a com-
munity where people find
assistance and compan-
ionship, Malaya said.
At 75, Virginia Paw of
Vero Beach, the first per-
son to sign up to live at By
the River, doesn't plan to

go there just to die.
"It's affordable and I can
help other people instead
of sitting in a bedroom and
watching television," she
said.
Ms. Paw said Kashi's
desire to create a commu-
nity is at odds with the
atmosphere at many nurs-
ing homes.
"They throw you in a
rocking chair and hope you
die," she said.
That won't be the case at
By the River, said Durga
Das Hutner, president and
treasurer.
Construction will begin
Jan. 8 and the first units are
expected to be completed
by the end of 2008, he said.
By the River is partnering
with various organizations
within the community,
such as the Visiting Nurses
Association and the Senior
Resource Association, to
provide services and pro-
grams for the residents, he
said.
Kashi, an interfaith spiri-
tual community, plans to
provide the residents with
Yoga classes, he said.
By the River also will
stress programs that bring
in younger people to spend
time with the seniors, he
said.
Kashi officials say that
statistics support the need
for By the River.
As of 2005, census infor-
mation showed that Indian
River County's population

By the River, an assisted-living complex under construction

was 30 percent elderly,
with 11 percent living at or
below the poverty level,
said Sita Gange, public
relations director for By the
River.
The project, expected to
cost $6 million, includes
$1.2 from Indian River
County and $500,000 from
the Federal Home Loan
Bank.
Additional funding is
being sought for the proj-
ect.
In May, Gov. Charlie Crist
vetoed a $1.6 million grant
that legislators earmarked
for By the River. Last week,

at a meeting of state law-
makers, By the River board
member Barbara Sadaka
said her group would seek
state funds during the 2008
legislative session. Senate
President Ken Pruitt, R-
Port St. Lucie, told her it
was important to establish
a dialogue with the gover-
nor's staff to help receive
the funding.
Ms. Gange said dona-
tions are welcome.
Sebastian Mayor Andrea
Coy said the project is well
worth the funding and it
will fill a need in the com-
munity.

Image courtesy of By the River
in Roseland, is the brainchild of the Kashi Ashram spiritual

"Many folks are getting
left behind and are silently
suffering," she said. "I've
heard a lot of talk about
affordable housing for sen-
iors, but until today, I've
seen no action."
Wesley Davis, chairman
of the Indian River County
Commission, applauded
Ma Jaya for advocating
such causes as affordable
housing for seniors.
"The causes Ma takes up
are for those who don't
have an advocate," Mr.
Davis said. "She sees the
void and steps forward
with a solution."

State Sen. Mike Hari-
dopolis said the project will
become reality because a
lot of people came together
to support it.
It will give people the
opportunity to "retire with
dignity," he said.
That is something to
which Ms. Paw looks for-
ward.
"Now I get to sit on a
couch (at home). I can't
take it anymore," she said,
referring to the boredom.
Staff writer Warren
Kagarise contributed to this
report.

Philanthropist dedicated life to helping needy families

BY WARREN KAGARISE
Staffriter
VERO BEACH Eliza-
beth "Betty" Egan, who
founded the Samaritan
Center for Homeless Fami-
lies, died Dec. 6 following a
brief illness. She was 78.
In the early 1990s, Mrs.
Egan, at the time a board
member of Catholic Chari-
ties Diocese of Palm
Beach,' joined with other
churches and nonprofit
agencies to build facility

to house homeless fami-
lies.
The result of those
efforts, the interfaith, non-
profit Samaritan Center,
opened in 1992.
"We're so fortunate to
have known Betty," said
Julia Keenan, executive
director of the Samaritan
Center.
"She had a real dedica-
tion for the needs of peo-
ple who were less fortu-
nate," Ms. Keenan
continued.,

In addition to providing
shelter for homeless fami-
lies, the Samaritan Center
also offers job training,
and budgeting and parent-
ing classes. And its goal is
to provide long-term tran-
sitional housing and guid-
ance for homeless fami-
lies, readying them to live
independently.
Mrs. Egan served on the
Samaritan Center Advisory
Board for 10 years, and later
as an honorary member.
A devoted Catholic, Mrs.

Egan wasalso a member of
the Order of Malta, a
worldwide service organi-
zation made up of Catholic
laypeople, and the Eques-
trian Order of the Holy
Sepulchre, a prestigious
Catholic spiritual group.
As a member of the
Riomar Country Club, Vero
Beach'Country Club and
Oak Harbor Club, Mrs.
Egan was an avid golfer.
Mrs. Egan was born in
Irvington, N.J. She gradu-
ated from Oak Knoll

dren.
Her husband, Bernard
Egan, was a citrus ,grower
and a member of the Flori-
da Agriculture 'Hall of
Fame. With his wife, he
helped found the Samari-
tan Center. Mr. Egan died
in 2004, the day after he
turned 90.
In lieu of flowers, the
Egan family requests that
donations be sent to the
Samaritan Center at 3650
41st St., Vero Beach, in
memory of Betty Egan.

VERO BEACH Indian
River Medical Center has
earned the Gold Seal of
Approval from The Joint
Commission for Primary
Stroke Centers.
IRMC earned this distinc-
tion after the Joint Commis-
sion conducted an on-site
review in September.
"Indian River Medical
Center demonstrated that
its stroke care program fol-

lows national standards and
guidelines that can signifi-
cantly improve outcomes
for stroke patients," says
Jean E. Range, executive
director, disease-specific
care certification, Joint
Commission.
Each year about 700,000
people experience a new or
recurrent stroke, which
is the nation's third leading
cause of death.
On average, someone suf-
fers a stroke every 45 sec-

c J Stroke care program

S- AVING S! I awarded certification

onds and someone dies of a
stroke. every 3.1 minutes.
The Joint Commission's
Primary Stroke Center certi-
fication is based on. the rec-
ommendations for primary
stroke centers published.by
,the Brain Attack Coalition
and the American stroke
Association s
statements/guidelines for
stroke care.
Learn more about the Joint
Commission at www.joint-
commission.org.

Board has recognized fifty
Vero Beach High School stu-
dents as AP Scholars.
The College Board AP Pro-
gram offers several AP
Scholar Awards to recognize
high school students who
have demonstrated college-
level achievement through
AP courses and exams. In
addition to receiving an
award certificate, this
achievement is acknowl-
edged on an AP Grade
Report that is sent to col-
leges the following fall.
Students who receive an
average grade of at least 3.5
on all AP Exams taken, and
grades of 3 or higher on five
or more of these exams are
designated as AP Scholars
with Distinction.
Vero's Scholars with Dis-
tinction are: Jillian Askren,
Sarah Boling, Allessandro
Bardoli,- Wesley Burton,
Manhar Dalal, Jerianne Ful-
ton, Milton Guy, and Samuel
Roberts.
Students who receive an
average grade of at least 3.25
on all AP Exams taken, and
grades of 3 or higher on four
or more of these exams are
designated as AP Scholars
with Honor. Vero's Scholars
with Honor are: Brittany
Fallon, Charles Gould, Kevin
Lee, Rachel Miles, Christo-

Teachers
From page A5

Education channel in mid
January.
Five finalists will be cho-
sen in February.
This year's selection com-
mittee, chaired by Kevin
Browning, executive direc-
tor of personnel, is com-
prised of former Indian
River County, Teachers of
the Year, school administra-
tors and community mem-
bers.
The selection process will
end in mid February, and
Indian River County's 2009
Teacher of the Year will be
announced on Feb. 27,
2008. The winner will go on
to represent the district in
the state competition later
next year.
The nominees are:
Alternative Education,
Michelle Lamscha, Beach-
land Elementary School;
Vickie Fielder, Citrus Ele-
mentary School; Julie Dean,
Dodgertown Elementary
School; and Melissa Zokvic
Caudill, Fellsmere Elemen-
tary School.
Also nominated were:
Therese Victoria, Vero Beach
High School Freshman
Learning Center; Chief

John Michael Wright
John Michael Wright, 62, of
Vero Beach, died Dec. 5,2007,
at the Indian River Medical
Center inVero Beach.
He was born in England and
moved to Vero Beach eight
years ago, coming from Eng-
land.
He was the owner of Quer-
cus, an international manage-
ment consulting firm.
He is survived by his wife,
DeniseWright ofVero Beach; a
son, Mark Wright of England;
a daughter, Clare Wright of
England; a stepdaughter,
Francesca Beswick of Eng-
land; and a brother, Brian
Wright of England.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the American
Heart Association, 237 E.
Marks St., Orlando, FL 32803-
3818.
Arrangements were under
the direction of Cox-Gifford-
Seawinds Funeral Home and
Crematory in Vero Beach.

Bonnie Bell Votzi

Bonnie Bell Votzi, 87, of
Vero Beach, died Dec. 6,
2007, at the Royal .Palm Con-
valescent Center in Vero
Beach.
She was born in Jasper,
and was a lifelong resident
ofVero Beach.
She was a member of The
First United Methodist
Church in Vero Beach.
She is survived by a daugh-
ter, Judy Goodrich; two
sons, Michael and Robert
Votzi; a sister, Louise Cox;
six grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren, all of
Vero Beach.
She was preceded in death
by her husband, Mike Votzi.
Cox-Giffo rd-Sea winds
Funeral Home in Vero Beach
were in charge of directions.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the First
United! Methodist Church,
1750 20th St., in Vero Beach.

1Mark Roth

Mark Roth, 32, died Dec. 7,
2007, at his home.
He Was born in Fort Laud-
erdale, and moved to Vero
Beach in 1987.
He graduated from Florida
Culinary Institute in 2002
and later worked in West
Palm Beach and Vero Beach
as a Head Chef.
He is survived by his father
and mother, Steve and
Melinda Roth of Vero Beach;
a brother, Matt Roth
(Megan); two nephews,
Logan and Hunter Roth of
Vero Beach; a grandmother,
Betty Martin of Vero Beach;
grandparents, Edward and
Dorothy Roth of Fairfield,
Ohio; and many aunts,
uncles and cousins.
In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be made
to the Humane Society of
Vero Beach, P.O. Box 644,
Vero Beach, FL 32961.
Arrangements were under
the direction) of Cox-Gifford-
Seawinds Funeral Home and
Crematory, Vero Beach, FL.

Louise B. Minton

Louise B. Minton, 88, of
Vero Beach, died Dec. 6,
2007, at Atlantic Healthcare
Center inVero Beach.
She was born in Toledo,
Ohio, and lived in Roseland
for 12 years, coming from
Fellsmere.
She worked as a clerk and
operator for the Bell Tele-
phone Company for 23 years.
She was a member of the
First Baptist Church of

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Deaths

Fellsmere.
She is survived by her
daughters, Anita Rutter of
Garland, Texas, and Carol
Kendzierski of Vero Beach;
eight grandchildren; 21
great grandchildren; one
great great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to
the VNA & Hospice Founda-
tion, 1110 35th Lane, Vero
Beach, FL 32960.

Dorothy C. 'Dot'
Gossett

Dorothy C. "Dot" Gossett,
88, of Vero Beach, died Dec. 5,
2007, at the Florida Baptist
Retirement Center in Vero
Beach.
She was bom in Cleveland
and moved to Vero Beach in
1937, coming from Fort
Pierce.
She graduated from Fort
Pierce High School in 1936
and worked at Vero Beach
High School for 13 years.
She was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Vero
Beach for 69 years, the Christ-
ian Women's Club and the Phi
Beta Psi sorority, Beta Alpha
chapter.
She is survived by two sons,
Michael R. Gossett (Lisa) of
Travelers Rest, S.C., and
Stephen Gossett (Elaine) of
Atlanta; three grandchildren,
Michael R. Gossett Jr., Joni
Gossett Gilliam and Keri Gos-
sett Spivey, two step-grand-
children, Meghan Bowling
and Taylor Bowling; six great
grandchildren and one
great-great granddaughter.
She was preceded in death
by her husband, Fred C. Gos-
sett,
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to
the Florida Baptist Children's
Home, PO. Box 8190, Lake-
land, FL 33802.

Anne Caroli Romeo
Anne Caroli Romeo, 90, died
Dec. 3, 2007, at her residence
inVero Beach.
She was born in New York
City, and lived in Florida for 35
years, coming from Hunting-
ton Station, N.Y.
She was a member of St.
John of the Cross Catholic
Church.
She is survived by her hus-
band, Anthony Romeo ofVero
Beach; a sister-in-law, Frances
Romeo of Eatontown, N.J.; a
son, Richard Romeo and his
wife Kathleen, of North Car-
olina; and two grandchildren,
Amy and Michael Romeo.
Memorial contributions
may be made to American
Heart Association, 237 East
Marks St., Orlando, FL 32803.
Arrangements were under
the direction ofStrunk Funeral
Home in Vero Beach.

Jeanne Twiss

Jeanne Twiss died Dec. 8,
2007.
She is survived by her hus-
band, Robert E Twiss, a son,
Robert H. Twiss; a daughter,
Lisa Anne Twiss.; a daughter-
in-law, Candace Peterson
Twiss; and two grandchildren,
Austin Robert and Riley
Thomas Twiss, of Westport,
Conn.
Memorial contributions
may be made to South Eastern
Guide Dogs, 4210 77th Street,
East, Palmetto, FL, 34221.
Arrangements were under
the direction of Strunk Funeral
Home in Vero Beach.

Francis W. Gugel

Francis W. Gugel, 80, died
Dec. 7, 2007, at his home in
Vero Beach.
He was born in Brooklyn,
N.Y and lived in Vero Beach
for seven years, coming

from Ocala.
He was a truck driver for
Mohawk Vanlines and
National Vanlines and was a
member of Holy Cross
Catholic Church in Vero
Beach.
He is survived by his wife,
Anna-Mae Gugel of Vero
Beach; three sons, Frank
Matthew Gugel of Ridge-
field, Conn., James Francis
Gugel of Ocala, and John
Charles Gugel of Rocky
Point, N.Y.; a daughter, Jane
Frances Lugo of Ocala; a sis-
ter, Anne Mason of East
Stroudsburg, Pa., and five
grandchildren, Matthew,
Jaclyn, Patrick, Diana and
Amanda.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Visiting
Nurse Association & Hospice
Foundation, 1110 35th Lane
Vero Beach, FL, 32960.

Robert Emerson
'Bob' Jones
Robert Emerson "Bob"
Jones, 79, of Barefoot Bay,
died Dec. 11, 2007, at Indian
River Medical Center in Vero
Beach.
He was born in Newbury,
Ohio, and lived in Barefoot

The Indian River County
Main Library offers the fol-
lowing free programs.
*Creative Characters will
be held at 4 p.m. onWednes-
days. Based on the success-
ful teen summer sizzler pro-
gram, the youth activities
department will incorporate
similar aspects into its
weekly creative writing ses-
sions. Creative characters
will feature drama, debate,
puzzles, games, and writing
exercises. Classes are open
,to all sixth through 12th
graders.
*Pilates, a stretch and
tone class, is scheduled to
meet each Tuesday and
Thursday. The program will
focus on flexibility and core
strength. The class will
incorporate Pilates mat
work, isolated assisted
stretching, movements from
dance and toning using
lightweights. Pilates is
appropriate for all fitness
levels. It will be taught by
Janice Broda, who brings
more 'than 20 years of expe-
rience as an exercise
instructor.
*Beginner Karate classes
will be held every Tuesday at
4 p.m.These sessions will be
taught by seventh degree
black belt, Shihan master

Jon Cierri via classical Chi-
nese/Okinawan self-
defense designed for new
students. This is a great
family sport that improves-
concentration, balance,
breathing and body tone.
*Yoga is offered every Fri-
day, at 10 a.m. and Wednes-
days, at 6 p.m. Instructor
Babaji, from Kashi School of
Yoga, teaches all levels of,
Gentle Yoga with the
emphasis on breathing. Par-
ticipants will need to wear
loose-fitting clothing, and
bring a yoga mat. Classes
are held in the multimedia
room on the first floor.
*Better breathing is
taught by yoga instructor,
Babaji, on Friday at 11:30
a.m., in the multimedia
room.
*Beginner Calligraphy,
taught by Nancy Parker, on
Friday,, at 10 a.m.This pro-
gram consists of eight ses-
sions, and requires registra-
ton and confirmation.
eAdult Creative Writing
and Poetry: The Indian
River County Nlain Library.
with Paul Bagley. offers
adult creative writing and
poetry on Monday evenings
at 6 p.m. Mr. Bagley, a pub-
lished author and president
of the Indian River Poetry

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Society, leads this group.
The group will discuss, cri-
tique and encourage bud-
ding writers interested in.
becoming published.
*Quilting is taught by Pat
Lester. Ms. Lester is an
accomplished quilter from.
the local area. A class is
offered on Monday from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m., and Tuesday,
at 5:30 p.m. Classes are
ongoing and open to begin-
ners, as well as advanced
quilters..
. *Belly Dancing Classes
are held at 3:30 p.m. every
Sunday, taught by Lora
Carch, aka "Parizade," in the
multimedia room.
Exercise clothing is sug-
gested.
*Tai Chi classes are held:
Monday, at 4 p.m., and
Thursday, at 4 p.m., in the
multimedia room. The
instructor, Norman Good-
man taught the Yang style of
Tai Chi in China. Benefits
include a boost in confi-
dence, improved relaxation
and increased focus. The
class begins with a Qigong
warm-up. Wear comfortable
clothing.
*Art classes (two) open to
beginners and advanced
students. Painting sessions
are taught by Maynie

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Thorne, every Sunday, at 1
p.m. Painting mediums
include watercolor, acrylics
and pastels.
*Drawing and sketching
, meets at 1 p.m. each Thurs-
1 day, in the multimedia
room. Lessons are taught by
Marv Bennett. Both classes
designed for adults and
teens.
*Music concerts are held
monthly. The concerts are
free.
*Great Ideas Book Group
will meet thelast Thursday
of each month. Discussions
will feature classic literature
excerpts from the Great
Books Foundation, along
with contemporary short
stories, poetry, and nonfic-
tion essays. There is mini-
mal advanced reading
involved. Joel Nevins. the
moderator, has a strong cre-
ative writing, literature and
philosophy background.'
*House calls at 'the
Library. Sign up to attend
our exciting new series
offered each Tuesday night
at 6 p.m. Irdian River Coun-
ty Main Lbrary welcomes
three new 'doctors to our
'Ask the Doc' series. Each
week the doctors will dis-
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From page A9

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Barefoot Bay.
He served in the Army Air
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and the Merchant Marine.
He is survived by his wife
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Marsha Cost, all of Ohio,
and Ermajayne Russell. of
Arizona; and three grand-
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Christmas Eve at
Riverside Church
At 7 p.m. on Christmas
Eve, the community is
invited to an inspiring and
exciting evening of drama,
special ahd traditional
music, and candle lighting

at Riverside Church. It will
be an evening of celebra-
tion the entire family will
enjoy.
Riverside Church is locat-
ed at 11205 Roseland Road
in Sebastian.
For more information,
call the church office at
(772) 589-7825.

Alliance Community
Church
Alliance Community
Church will hold its annual
Christmas Eve Candlelight
worship service on Tuesday
evening, Dec. 24, from 7-8
p.m. There will be a celebra-

tion of the birth of Jesus
Christ with Christmas
hymns, encouragement
from God's word, prayer,
and a candle-lighting.
The church is located at
457 D Sebastian Blvd., in
Sebastian.
For more information con-
tact Pastor Mark Patterson at

(772) 584-0052.
Christmas celebration
The community is invited to
attend a special Christmas
Worship Service at First Bap-
tist Church of Sebastian 10:45
a.m., Sunday, Dec. 23 and a
beautiful candlelight service

at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
First Baptist Church of
Sebastian is located at 725
Commerce Center Drive,
Suites C, D & E in Sebastian.
For additional information,
call Pastor Bill Brothers at
(772) 473-3614.

Library
From page AlO
cuss timely topics and fol-
low up with questions and
answers from the attendees.
Space is limited. Registra-
tion is required.
*Happy Holidays by
HairPeace. Back by popular
request, HairPeace will,
appear at the Indian River
County Main Library on Fri-
day, Dec. 21, at 6 p.m. A
major part of our monthly
music series, these favorite
performers will bring the
festivities, decorations,
sing-a-longs and special
songs to brighten up the
holiday season. We plan on
another successful outdoor
picnic. Following three pre-
vious library performances
by HairPeace, both the
audience and the dynamic
duo decided they wanted to
see more of each other.
This free concert is able to
provide the community
with excellent local enter-
tainment right in our own
backyard. For more infor-
mation, call (772) 770-5060.
*Woodcarving class
returns to Vero Beach. The
Indian River County Main
Library'will present the first
three-week session of
beginner Woodcarving
classes. "Stick Man" Joe
Miller, member of Wood-
carving clubs across the
country, will teach .these
classes Thursday evenings
at 5:30 pm. Registration and
materials fee will be
required.
Those interested should
call to sign up now, as class
space is limited and this
popular class fills up quick-
ly.
For registration, please
call (772) 770-5060.

The Indian River County
Main Library, located at
1600 21st St., in Vero Beach.
For question, call Mara
Goodman at (772) 770-5060,
ext 4121.

Rants & Raves
From page A6 .

I have many Christian
friends who send me
Chanukah cards and I'm
impressed with their
thoughtfulness. I have
many who send me
"Happy Holiday" cards to
be sensitive to the fact
that they know I celebrate
a different holiday than
they do.
And then there are those
who unthinkingly send a
Merry Christmas card,
and I take it in the spirit it
is meant. But those who

disagree ought to try put-
ting themselves in the
shoes of people of other
religions and stop and
think how would they feel
if people automatically
wished them a happy
Chanukah or a peaceful
Ramadan?
The world is getting
smaller all the time and
we need to learn more and
be sensitive to other peo-
ple.
When in doubt, "Happy
Holidays" is alwhvays safe.

Christmas concerns
In this Christmas season,
there are those who don't
want to offend those who
are not Christian.
Our country was found-
ed on Christian beliefs.
Those who cannot tolerate
the observance of most of
the nation should go where
Muslim, or that of the Jew-
ish faith is predominant.
It's unfortunate that
merchants feel it is neces-

sary to call it other than
Christmas.
Some of the expressions
of the Christmas season
have spilled into the work-
place. I've had a personal
experience with
a Jewish boss who would
not allow Christmas orna-
ments in our personal
workspace.
A menorah wouldn't
bother me a bit, but appar-
ently our savior's birth was
too offensive.

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Inspiration, sights in Jerusalem, Bethlehem

started going to Jerusalem
in 1994 and I've never
stopped going.
It's my favorite city in the
world and I fell in love with it
immediately.
It was easier getting around
Jerusalem then, but once the
2000 Intifada began every-
thing changed. You had to be
very careful, but I still never
stopped going, even when
few tourists walked the
streets and the hotels were
nearly empty. I felt safe, but
the sadness was palpable.
Everyone wanted peace, but
the question was and still is,
how to achieve it.
Today, times are better and
Jerusalem is having a
resurgence of tourism. It's a
great place to experience
history, culture and spirituali-
ty, but for me it's the cross-
cultural mix that's so dynam-
ic. It means people don't
always get along, but that's
often been Jerusalem's story.
It's a work in progress and
when I'm there I feel part of
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Whenever I go, I try to stay
at the historic Mount Zion
Hotel, just a brief walk from
Jerusalem's Old City. I.hope
for a room with a balcony
overlooking the ancient city
walls, which are lit up at
night. In the morning I wait
for the sunrise over the
Judean Hills and Mount of
Olives. Then my day begins
with a huge kosher breakfast
and a quick walk to Zion
Gate.
The Old City is surrounded
by high walls erected by
Sulieman, in 1537 A.D. with
eight gates for entering. It's
fun to take the Rampart's
walking tour atop the walls
for a great view.
My first stop is traditionally
at Mary's Church of Dormi-
tion. It's a beautiful place
honoring Mary's eternal rest,
with a daily service for peace.:
There's also a fine gift shop
and a tearoom serving great
cocoa for those windy
Jerusalem days.
From there, I often walk to
King David's Tomb or the site
of the Last Supper.
Next, I enter the Jewish
quarter and the cardo, once a
Roman marketplace. I pass

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SUSAN DREW
Travel columnist

synagogues, underground
archeological museums,
upscale shops, delicious
bakeries and my friend,
Buddy's deli for a sandwich
or some chicken soup. After
lunch, I'm off to the Wailing
Wall, leaving my prayers for
peace, written on tiny scraps
of paper and placed in the
cracks of the wall with other
prayers. At the base of King
Solomon's Temple, there's a
new museum about the site
and tourists are encouraged
to explore the ancient ruins.
From the WailingWall, I
like to visit the Temple

Mount, ElAqsa Mosque and
the beautiful Dome of the
,Rock. During the Intifada, the
site was closed to non-
Muslims, but now it's opened
again, another sign of
progress.
Next, I walk into the Arab
quarter where everything
under the sun is sold. On my
way, I pass the Stations of the
Cross, marking the path Jesus
took before his crucifixion.
Then I'm off to the Church of
St. Anne, a lovely place
dedicated to Mary's mother.
The acoustics of the church
are perfect, so visitors are
invited to sing anytime.
Beautiful gardens and
ancient ruins surround the
church. It's thought Jesus
performed many miracles
here.
Then I head to the Christ-
ian quarter and the Church of
the Holy Sepluchre, marking
Jesus' burial place. As you
near the church you can buy
religious items, including
candles, incense and icons.
If you continue walking
through the winding streets
you'll eventually come to the
Armenian quarter with its
colorful bazaars. Located
here is my friend, Basim's
spice shop. I love to sit and
have a cup of tea with him,
taking in all the sights and
smells of his wares.
Then as I exit the labyrinth
of the Old City, I head
towards Jaffa Gate. Suddenly,
I'm at the Citadel of David
Museum. It's a fascinating
place, dedicated to Jerusalem
and its endless history of
conquests.
On my last trip to
Jerusalem, I was walking back
to the hotel when I ran into.
Charlie (a part-time bar-
tender and guide). He told
me Bethlehem had just been
opened up to tourists again'
and did I want to go? Of
course!
So heading through
endless checkpoints the next
day, we drove into the
"Palestinian city of Bethlehem,
arriving at the Church of the
Nativity. I hadn't been there
since 1994, but I was thrilled
to return and knew it signi-
fied progress. Many Palestini-
ans thanked me for coming
and hoped that others would
follow soon.
That's the thing about cities
such as Jerusalem and
Bethlehem. They endure
through the best and worst of
times. Luckily, times are
better now and tourism is
increasing. I'm hoping to
return this spring and who
knows, maybe 2008 will be a
year for real peace.
Susan Drew has led and
organized global, cross-
cultural tours for20years that
follow the Sangha Path
(7ibetan: sacred community).
7bTo inquire about her upcom-
ing tours or to be on her
mailing list, contact her at
(772) 567-6202or susan-
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Freeze
From page A3

needed it. And the SBA,
which also manages the
$137 billion state pension
fund, was put in charge of
the local government
investments.
Clients use the fund like a
money-market account,
accepting certain with-
drawal restrictions for a
higher return.
Fund managers opted to
boost the amount of money
the fund paid out, so they
switched to higher-risk
investments, which were
rocked by nationwide sub-
prime mortgage meltdown.
Earlier this fall, the state
downgraded several hold-
ings in the investment pool.
By Nov. 29, when the
weeklong freeze took effect,
local governments had
withdrawn $10 billion from
the pool.
Soon, reports of the trou-
bled investments began to
reach investing agencies
and the stampede began.
Now, local finance offi-
cials are receiving several
updates per week about the
health of the fund.
"Obviously we're con-
cerned," Mr. Degutis said.
"But we're in confident in
the SBA."

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Community Notes

North County
Aquatic Center
The Indian River County
Recreation Department and
the North County Aquatic
Center will be selling gift
cards for pool memberships
and also prepaid Aquanau-
tics punch cards in time for
holiday gifts.
For more information, call
(772) 581-7665
Winter basketball
registration
The Indian River County
Recreation Department is
taking registrations for the
2008 winter basketball sea-
son for kids ages 4 to 15. This
co-ed league is designed to
teach the fundamentals of
basketball, sportsmanship,
discipline, and most impor-
tantly fun.
All participants will
receive a game jersey and an
end of the: season trophy.
Games will'be played Mon-
day- Friday evenings and/or
Saturday. Player fees are
$35 and' Sponsor fees are
$150. Birth certificates are
required at time of registra-
tion.
You can sign up at the
County Administration
Building, North County
Aquatic Center, or Gifford
Aquatic Center between 8
a.m. 5 p.m.
For more information, call
(772) 567-8000.

La Leche League
meetings scheduled
La Leche League is a non-
.profit organization whose
mission is to help mothers
breastfeed through mother-
to-mother support.
Whether women breast-
feed their babies six days, six
weeks or six months, they'll
find La Leche League meet-
ings supportive and inform-
ative.
La Leche League of the
Treasure Coast meets in dif-
ferent locations from Palm
City to Sebastian.
Mothers with their nursing
babies, and mothers-to-be,
are welcome.
For directions to meetings,
or more information, call
Sophy at (772) 233-1883.

Landscape workshop
scheduled
The University of Florida
Indian River County Exten-
sion will provide a workshop
on Jan. 9 for landscape per-
sonnel.
Continuing Education
Units will be available for
Florida Department of Agri-
culture and Consumer Ser-
vices ornamental and turf
and Limited International
Society of Arboriculture
Florida Nursery Growers
and Landscapers Associa-
tion.
.Topics to be covered are;
understanding the Florida
grades and standards for
nursery trees, learning why
the grades and standards
are important, tree biology
and structural principles,
how growers produce quali-
ty trees, and sustaining an
urban forest with quality
trees.
This workshop will be held
at the Indian River County
SCommission Chambers,
located at 1801 27th St.,
Administration Building A
inVero Beach, from 8 a.m. to
3p.m.

Religion
From page A12
Sebastian United
Methodist Church
The Promise of a King
Christmas Cantata will be
performed at 7 p.m. on Fri-
day, Dec. 21, and Saturday,
Dec. 22, in the sanctuary of
Sebastian United Methodist
Church. All are welcome.
The church is located at
1029 Main St., Sebastian.
Call (772) 589-5230.

Christmas celebration
The Source will host a
Christmas event that features
the presentation of the
Gospel story, brunch and a
gift exchange. Doors will
open at 11 a.m. on Dec. 25.
The Source, 1015 Com-
merce Ave, Vero Beach, is a
Christ-centered outreach and
resource center for the home-
less in Indian River County.
Call (772) 564-0202.

Pre-registration is
required. The cost is $50,
and covers workshop mate-
rials and lunch.
Make checks out to
IRCEAC and mail to Indian
River County Extension,
1028 20 th Place, Suite D,
Vero Beach, FL 32960-5360
by Dec. 15.
For more information, call
Joan Benson at (772) 770-
5030.

VNA Hospice tree
of remembrance
Honor a loved one by

hanging an angel card on
the VNA Hospice Tree of
Remembrance.
The 2007 VNA Hospice
Tree of Remembrance will
be featured at the Indian
River Mall through Dec. 24.
Teddy bear cards will also
be available for children to
color and hang on the Teddy
Bear Tree at our mall loca-
tion. Both the angel and
teddy bear cards will
become part of our biannual
Ceremony of Remem-
brance.
As part of the Tree of
Remembrance program,
VNA Hospice is also offer-

ing handcrafted porcelain
holiday ornaments to indi-
viduals who donate to the
hospice program. With a
$15 donation, you can
choose between a butterfly,
dove, heart or a star.
The proceeds from our
ornaments and other gen-
erous donations help pro-
vide hospice care to
patients in Indian River
County who face life-limit-
ing illness.
For more information
about the Tree of Remem-
brance or VNA Hospice, call
(772) 567-5551 or visit
www.vnatc.com.

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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
- The Exchange Club of
Indian River Foundation
has awarded $14,000 to
local agencies for special
projects that promote the
prevention of child abuse.
The recipients include
Youth Guidance, CASTLE,
Boys & Girls Club of Indian
River County, Childcare
Resources Indian River,
Dasie. Bridgewater Hope

Center, Dogs for Life,
Healthy Start, and Hibiscus
Children's Center.
The Foundation awarded
grants to applicants on the
basis of each project's rele-
vance to Exchange Club's
mission to prevent child
abuse and the funding avail-
able to agencies from other
sources.
Officers of the Foundation
include Robert Poore, presi-
dent, Jan Binney, secretary,
and Marilyn Justice, treasur-
er. Narda Riese chaired the

Grants Committee.
Exchange Club of Indian
River Foundation and
Exchange Club of Indian
River support local youth-
related charities dedicated
to the prevention of child
abuse and club awards that
honor Vero Beach High
School Accepting the Chal-
lenge of Excellence recipi-
ents and Students of the
Quarter at Indian River
Charter High School.
For more information call
(772) 360-3137.

Business group

elects new board

members

FOR HOMETOWN NEWS

VERO BEACH The Vero
Beach Christian Business
Association elected three
new members to its board
of directors at its annual
membership meeting and
luncheon.
New members elected to
the board were; Marc
Camelleri, Richard Frank,
,an-d Tom,: Nlichaels. -AMl

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any other locally produced weekend
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This is definitely a credit to your
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continued efforts' to bring interesting
topics to your listeners.
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VERO BEACH The stu-
dents at Beachland Elemen-
tary School, encouraged to
begin the New Year in good
physical and mental health,
are out to prove they can do
that while simultaneously
raising money for the Mental
Health Association between
now and February by partici-
pating in TurtleTrax 2008
"Opening Doors/Changing
Lives."
"Mini Turtles," exact replicas
of the 6-foot variety seen
throughout Vero Beach, stand
approximately 5 inches high
from the bottom to the top
flipper.

The "minis" are currently
being sold for $20 each. The
turtles, which are solid white
forms, can be decorated with
acrylic paints and are ideal
stocking stuffers for young
and old this holiday season.
The fundraising team, along
with Beachland Physical Edu-
cation Coach, and teacher of
the year, Vickide Fielder, are
planning a "mini" TurtleTrek
to be held on the grounds of
Beachland Elementary on
Monday, Jan. 28.
Each walker will contribute
bags of loose change to walk,
although every student gets to
walk whether or not they con-
tribute the change, and raise
interest for the MHA Turtle-
Trek to be held at Riverside

Park on Feb. 23.
Organizers hope the "mini"
TurtleTrek will encourage
Beachland Elementary par-
ents to walk with their chil-
dren and other community
members in February.
If their efforts are successful,
Beachland Elementary will
receive one of the popular 6-
foot fiberglass turtles from the
MHA to paint and call their
own.
This turtle sculpture will be
placed permanently on the
grounds of the school.
The "mini" turtles are avail-
able by calling (772) 643-5775,
by visiting Kemp's Shoe Salon
on Ocean Drive or at the Indi-
an River Animal Hospital by
calling (772) 567-4324.

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Clubs & Classes

CLUBS
*The HIV and Support
group meets on the fourth
Tuesday of every month.
Meetings are for HIV positive
clients only. For more infor-
mation, call Yvonne Lane, at
(772) 794-7471, or John May,
at (772) 794-7477
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offices, located at, 777 37th
St., Suite D-105 in Vero
Beach, on the second and
fourth Wednesday of each
month, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Family members and loved
ones are also welcome to
attend. For. more informa-
tion, call the MHA at (772)
569-9788.
*The Vero Beach shuffle-
board club practice games
are played Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Friday, from
9:15 a.m. until noon, at the
Pocahontas Park courts,
located at 14th Ave. and 21st
St., across from the main
Post Office. The club pro-
vides the necessary equip-
ment, and club members
will provide instruction. For
more information, call Ernie
Henzlerat (772) 569-8111.
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*The General Federation
of Women's Clubs, Treasure
Coast women of Vero Beach
meets the first Monday of
each month at the Heritage
House, located at 4140 14th
Ave., in Vero Beach. All
women over the age of 18 are
welcome to be a guest,
and/or join the club. The,
club is about serving the
community, and fellowship.
A pamphlet is available from
our membership chairman
at orenevero@aol.com.
*The Treasure Coast Navy
League will hold its dinner
meetings on the second
Thursday of each month, at
the Best Western Dining
Facility, on State Road 60, in
Vero Beach.
The public may attend
these meetings to learn
about the Navy League.
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For more information, call
(772) 492-6790.
*The Treasure Coast
Retired Physicians will
meet the second Tuesday of
each month for a noon
luncheon at the Vero Beach
Yacht Club. All retired med-
ical doctors and their spous-
es, or guests, are invited. For
further information, call
(772)231-6045.
*The Treasure Coast chap-
ter of Registered Nurses
Retired meets the second
Wednesday of every month,
through June, at 11:30 a.m.,
in the Indian River Estates
administration building,
2250 Indian Creek Blvd, Vero
Beach. For more informa-
tion, call Shirley Becker at
(772) 234-8050.
*The Florida Irish-Ameri-
can Society: The group
meets on the second Thurs-
day of the month, September
through June, at 4 p.m., in
their clubhouse, located at
1316 20th St., Vero Beach.
*The Polish American
Social Club has dinner and
ballroom dancing every Fri-
day night, with live bands.
Dinner is from 6 to 7 p.m.,
followed by dancing from 7
to 10:30 p.m. The cost for
members is $14, and $16 for
guests. The club is located at
7500 North U.S. 1, Vero

Beach.
*Gifford Girls Tennis Club
meets on Tuesdays and
Thursday at the Gifford Park
Tennis Court on the corner of
43rd Ave. and 49th St. inVero
Beach.
For more information call,
Freddie L. Woolfork, (772)
794-1005 ext. 34, or Crystal
Bujol, (772) 778-5118.
*Indian River Food Allergy
and Asthma Network is a
support group for families
affected by food allergies.
The organization meets on
the first-Tuesday of each
month, at noon. Bring a
lunch. The meeting is at
3375 20th St., Vero Beach.
The meeting is in the second
floor conference room. For
more information, contact
Kate Thomas at (772) 766-
2956 or e-mail
Kthomas582@bellsouth.net.
*Alzheimer Caregiver Sup-
port Group: Meets the sec-
ond Monday of every month
at 11 a.m. at Alterra/Clair-
bridge Cottage, 420 Fourth
Court, Vero Beach, and the
fourth Friday of every month
at 4 p.m. at 2501 27th Ave.,
Suite A-8, in Vero Beach. For
more information, call (772)
563-0505.
*General Cancer Group
meets every Thursday at 7
p.m. at Vero Beach Hematol-
ogy Oncology, 981 37th
Place, Vero Beach.
*Man-to-Man Vero Beach
meets the last Tuesday of the
month at 7 p.m. at the Indian

River Unit Office, 3375 20th
Street, No.100, Vero Beach.
For more information call
(772) 562-2272
*Laryngectomee Club
meets the last Thursday of
the month at 4 p.m. at the
Indian River Unit Office 3375
20 Street No.100, Vero Beach.
eLook Good/Feel Better
for female cancer patients,
meets the first Monday of
the month at 2:30 p.m., at
the Indian River Unit Office
3375 20th St., No.100, Vero
Beach. Pre-registration is
required.
*Ovarian Cancer Support
Group meets the third
Wednesday at 3 p.m., at Our
Savior Lutheran Church,
Room 6-7, 1850 Sixth Ave.,
Vero Beach.
*American Cancer Soci-
ety, Indian River Unit board
of directors meeting is held
on the third Thursday at
noon, at the First National
Bank and Trust Company,
3730 Seventh Terrace, Vero
Beach.
*Relay for Life committee
meeting is held the last
Monday of the month at
5:30 p.m., at the Indian River
Unit Office, 3375 20th St.
No.100, Vero Beach.
*COPE Support Group:
The Indian River County
Council on Aging with the
Visiting Nurse Association
offers a support group to
help caregivers cope with
the day-to-day care of a
loved one. 'The group meets
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month. In Vero Beach, the
group meets from 1:30 to
2:30 p.m. in the Adult Day
Care house at the Council of
Aging Senior Center, 686
14th Street. For more infor-
mation, call (772) 569-0760.
*Indian River Ostomy
Association: Meets the third
Monday at 7:30 p.m., in
Indian River Memorial Hos-

pital cafeteria at 1000 36th
St. inVero Beach..
*The Vero Beach Chick Lit
Book club focuses on the
Chick Lit genre. Chick Lit is a
literary genre that features
books written by women
and focusing on young,
quirky, female characters.
For more information call
(772) 770-1861

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mission is to offer the freedom to enjoy life
each and every resident.

*Daughters of the British Af0
Empire: People, who are of
British descent or the wife of *
a British man, are invited to
meet the ladies of the Lord
Byron Chapter in Vero
Beach. The meetings are T
held on the second Tuesday I
of the month at 6:30 p.m. ak
For more information, call
(772) 770-9684.

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saying it could hurt eco-
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

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OUT BOUT

DEC 20-22
.Holidays at McKee Botanical
Garden will be open for visitors
from 6 to 8 p.m. to enjoy a fes-
tively decorated winter-like won-
derland featuring a miniature
Christmas village, a large-scale
model railroad, photos with
Santa and much more.
Cost of this not-to-be-missed
family event is $6 for adults; $5
for seniors and $3.50 for chil-
dren. Botanical Garden mem-
bers are admitted free.
McKee Botanical Garden is
located at 350 U.S. 1 in Vero
Beach.
For more information, call 794-
0601.
FRIDAY, DEC. 21
-HairPeace will perform at the
Indian River County Main Library
on Friday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m.
This popular local duet of Ray
and Chrystine sing amazing har-
monies and use an original
approach to acoustic music
encompassing folk, rock, Ameri-
cana and holiday songs.
The accent for the evening will
be on the holidays and as part of
the festivities, there will be an
outdoor picnic so be sure to
bring your picnic baskets and
blankets or chairs.
This event is free.
For more information, call the
library at (772) 770-5060, Ext
4121.
SATURDAY, DEC 22
*The Fellsmere Beautification
Committee is sponsoring a
Christmas caroling event and
more beginning at 5 p.m.
The public is invited to meet at
the Little League Park at the cor-
ner of County Road 512 and S.
Orange Street at 5 p.m. to join
the hayride to carol the streets of
Fellsmere.
Carolers will return at 6:30
p.m. and a holiday play will be
presented on the steps of the
Old Fellsmere School across
from the park.
All community churches are
invited to present Christmas
music after the play and all are
encouraged to sing along.
Santa will arrive via a fire truck
at 8 p.m. and he will have good-
ies for the children.
Holiday attendees are asked to
bring their own chairs or blanket
and picnic baskets if desired.
For more information, call
(772) 571-0116 or visit online at
www.cityoffellsmere.org.
SATURDAY, JAN.12
.Singer-Songwriter Liv-
ingston Taylor will appear at the
Waxlax Center for the Perform-
ing Arts located at 1895 Saint
Edward's Drive and South Al A in
Vero Beach. Doors open at 7
p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. perform-
ance.
Mr. Taylor, the younger brother
of pop-folk superstar James Tay-
lor, is a 30-year music veteran

with more than a dozen albums
and several hit singles.
He performs 80 to 100 shows
a year and has toured with
music legends Linda Ronstadt,
Jimmy Buffet, Fleetwood Mac
and Jethro Tull.
In addition to his concerts, Mr.
Taylor has been artist-in-resi-
dence at Harvard University and
presently teaches stage perform-
ance at the renowned Berklee
College of Music in Boston.
During his performances, Mr.
Taylor showcases a versatile
range of talent on both the guitar
and piano, as well as an uncom-
mon rapport with his audiences.
Reserved seating is available in
advance by contacting TicketAl-
temative at (877) 725-8849.
Tickets are $35 for adults. Dis-
counted tickets for students are
available for $20. Tickets may
also be purchased at Bill's Audio
and Video Innovations at 6366
20th St in Vero Beach. Tickets
will be available on the day of
the performance at the Waxlax
Center box office from 2 p.m.
until curtain time.
For more information about
the concert call (772) 492-
2373.
FRIDAY, FEB. 1
*Music at Trinity presents the
American BoyChoir in concert at
7 p.m. at Trinity Church located
at Royal Palm Boulevard in Vero
Beach.
Presently celebrating its 70th
season, the American BoyChoir
is. regarded as the nation's pre-
mier concert boys choir and one
of the finest in the world.
Led by director Femando Mal-
var-Ruiz, this concert will be the
only Treasure Coast appearance
during the choir's Florida tour.
Tickets are $20 and elemen-
tary-aged students are free with
one adult ticket
For more information, call the
church office at (772) 567-1146
or visit online at www.trini-
tyvero.org.
ONGOING EVENTS
-The Treasure Coast Jazz Soci-
ety announces its schedule for
its 22nd season of "Jazz at Noon"
Concerts.
The series got underway on,
Dec. 8 with an outstanding per-
formance by the seven-member
Treasure Coast Jazz Ensemble
led by guitarist Ron Bartol.
The next presentation is set for
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, with the
Christian Tamburr Quartet with
jazz legend Ira Sullivan. Vibist
Christian was the society's schol-
arship winner in 1999 and has
gone on to a fine professional
career most notably recently as
pianist for Julio Iglesias and as an
opening act for harry Connick, Jr.
On Saturday, Jan. 26, Jeff
Rupert and the Dirty Martini
Quartete will perform. Jeff has
been touted as one of the lead-,
ing tenor sax players of today.
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Photo courtesy of Kathy Young
Master Li Siu Hung and Chef Lin, owner of Chef Lin Asian Buffet, are pictured during the grand opening of the restau-
rant on Dec. 9.

Asian buffet opens in Vero Beach

FOR HOMETOWN NEWS
VERO BEACH Chef Lin
Asian Buffet in Vero Beach
was the scene of a tradi-
tional Chinese Lion Dance
on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2:00
p.m. The Lions were danc-

STAR SCOPES
James Tucker

Week of 12-21-2007

Aries-March 21-April 19
Aries, your good-heartedness and posi-
tive, uplifting attitude is a wonderful
inspiration to those around you as the
holiday season progresses. You give
others hope. You have a high heart.
Your energy is amazing. You always
know the right thing to say at the right
time. Your old-fashioned, time- hon-
ored values are the best gifts you have
to give.
Taurus-April 20-May 20
The moon in Taurus gives you an emo-
tional edge this week. Move that dream
in your heart forward a little. The uni-
verse will bless the effort and multiply
it. Take action on your desires. Your
power of judgment is strong. Your
biggest challenge is limiting your choic-
es. It's better to do one or two things

ing to celebrate the Grand
Opening of the Buffet and
to bestow good luck and
great fortune to Chef Lin
and his new restaurant.
Legend has that the
dance was once performed
to ward off great lions that

were terrifying a village.
The villagers dressed them-
selves in wildly colored cos-
tumes and using drums,
fireworks, gongs and clang-
ing cymbals drove the lions
back into the brush, never
to bother them again.

well than leave a dozen half-baked.
Gemini-May 21-June 21
Your power of communication is strong,
as usual. Commitments from others are
taking longer than expected. Don't
panic. Be patient. You have come too
far to give up or turn back. Have faith in
the universe and yourself and soon you
will begin to see others coming around.
Now all is well.
Cancer-June 22-July 22
You have grown a lot this year emotion-
ally and spiritually. It's like you have
been reborn. You are such a giver. You
have so much love to share. You have a
guardian angel on your shoulder. When
it seems like all is lost, somehow you
pull it out and make things happen. The
main reason is you never give up.
Leo-July 23-Aug. 22
Financially and personally, 2008 will be
a good year for you. Venus is in harmo-
ny with you right now. Do what you
love. The harmonic blending of energy
in Leo will bring much happiness.
Donate an hour or two a week to a
charitable cause. In the giving, we
receive back tenfold. You have so much
to give.
Virgo-Aug.23-Sept.22
Your positive energy is returning. You
have much inner strength. Your opin-
ions and views will soon be in great

Since that time, the Chi-
nese have used the dance
and the costumes to bring
good fortune upon the
recipients by driving evil
spirits away.
I See BUFFET, B2

demand. Others look up to you
because of your sound judgment. You
are called middle earth in the zodiac.
You are grounded, strong and loving.
No sign has more good qualities than
you. Great job.
Libra-Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Say this out loud each morning upon
awakening. "Today I give thanks for the
gift and spirit of life that lives within me
and sustains me. I have all that I need
to live a peaceful, healthy and happy
life. I affirm positive expectations and
positive results are my reward. I am
excited about this day and will live it to
the fullest"
Scorpio-Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Your loving attitude is contagious. It is
hard to say "no" to you when you want
something. Your power of expression is
working well, whether written, spoken
or creative. Venus in Scorpio intensifies
the passion. When your heart is in a
project, there is little on earth that can
keep you from making it happen. Keep
the spirit strong.
Sagittarius-Nov. 22-Dec. 21
You have many fine new ideas. Place
the fun things at the top of the list. You
are happier, healthier and wiser when
you have this perspective. You are the
archer. You must also always have a

I See SCOPES, B3

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Dr. Bradley H. Reiner

Cosmetic Dentistry Family Dentistry
"I have always lived an active lifestyle and my decision to have cosmetic dentistry was just an extension
of that. I wanted to look and feel younger, enhance first impressions, and improve my self-confidence. "Ihe
results have been simply astounding. I am proud of my smile and I use it a lot. When meeting people,
instead of being self-conscious about my smile now I want people to look at how terrific it is.
I can't believe just how nice my teeth look, Dr. Reiner certainly knows what he is doing and I am very
happy not only that I had this done, but also that I had him do it. I truly have discovered the power of-a
beautiful smile."
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Keeping with tradition,
the lion finished the dance
with the "Eating of the
Green" which in the United
States has come to symbol-
c ize money.
| A head of lettuce was
o placed before the entrance of
* Chef Lin's. Then the lion tore
the lettuce apart and threw it
j out first to the left, then to
the right and then to the
I middle to help spread pros-
perity in all directions.
This Lion Dance was per-
formed by the Lee Koon
Hung Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu
Association of Sunrise, under
the direction of Master Li Siu
Hung. The Lion Dancers
performed Kung-Fu kicks
and maneuvers to the
delight of the audience that
gathered to watch the dance.

Master Li Siu Hung has
trained for more than 40
years in Choy Lay Fut and
has been teaching since he
was a teenager. Master Li is a
former full contact fighting
champion and champion of
forms and weapons. His stu-
dents presented an exhibi-
tion at Chef Lin's immediate-
ly following the Lion Dance.
Chef Lin Asian Buffet is
the home of the largest
international buffet in Vero
Beach and has more than
200 items daily which
include Peking duck,
Salmon steak, crab legs,
shrimp, oysters, salad bar,
ice cream, fancy pastries and
much more. Enjoy your
favorite sushi, grilled items
or barbecue at one of the
stations where you can order
foods of your choice and

772-778-6989
1850 US I,Vero Beach
Locatld ntw.\ to IHop

they will cook them for you
while you watch. Chef Lin's
private meeting room can
accommodate up to 80 peo-
ple for a special occasion.
Call in advance for reserva-
tions.
Lunch buffet is served
Monday through Saturday
from 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Dinner Buffet hours are
Monday through Thursday 4
p.m. until 9:30 p.m. and Fri-
day and Saturday from 4
p.m. until 10 p.m.
The Sunday buffet is
served all day.
Seniors, age 60 and older,
who provide identification,
will receive a 10 percent dis-
count.
Lin Asian Buffet is located
at 1850 U.S. 1 in Vero Beach
next to IHop and can be
reached at (772) 778-6989.

THE LARGEST
INTERNATIONAL BUFFET IN VERO BEACH
OVER 200 ITEMS DAILY
Roo Aailbl fo Bsines Metigs

Got a special event? Call us at (772) 465-5656

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The group features vocalist
Michelle Amato and plays bossa
novas and jazz.
The Jim Roberts Saxtet is set
for Saturday, Feb. 9. Mr. Roberts
is a New York City-based pianist,
composer and arranger. His
group features three saxes and
arrangements of many jazz stan-
dards and ballads.
Bill Allred's Classic Jazz Band
will round out the series on Sat-
urday, March 29. This octet is one
of the best in the business and
their performances include a real
history of jazz music.
All concerts are held at The
Heritage 'enter located at 2140
14th Ave. in downtown Vero
Beach.
Doors open at 11 a.m. with
concerts played from 12:30 to 3
p.m. A buffet lunch and refresh-
ments are available. Guest tick-
ets are $45.
The Treasure Coast Jazz Society
is a nonprofit organization dedi-
cated to expanding the apprecia-
tion of jazz by bringing the finest
professional musicians to the
area and supporting the educa-
tion of young jazz musicians
through its annual scholarship

Scopes
From page BI
goal to shoot for. Keep on
dreaming and taking action
on your dreams. Great
rewards are on the way.

Capricorn-Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Mercury in Capricorn gives
you a lot of mental clarity right
now. Surrender your ideas to
the heart after you think them
through. Then watch for the
signs that they are taking root
and beginning to grow. Live
your life like there is no
tomorrow. Your natural
strength and determination
will always see you through.
You inspire us..
Aquarius-Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Your strong belief in doing a
good job is a major factor in
your success. Your example of
fortitude, integrity and perse-
verance is hard to ignore. It
makes you loved and respect-
ed. It makes others around
you want to try harder. Your
greatest dreams are accom-
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program.
For further information about
membership, concerts and tick-
ets, call (772) 234-1132.
.The Vero Beach Theatre
Guild will present "Enchanted
April," a romantic comedy from
Jan. 10 20 at the Vero Beach
Theatre Guild located at 2020
San Juan Ave. in Vero Beach.
The show directed by Tony
Della Rocca highlights four Eng-
lish women on vacation in sunny
Italy where they find happiness
and rediscover truths about
themselves.
Tickets are $18-$20 with youth
tickets hajf price.
For more information, call
(772) 562-8300 Monday
through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m.
-Vero Beach Museum of Art
Presents its 2008 International
Lecture Series that for more
than 20 years has featured some
of the most prominent speakers
in the fields of arts and the
humanities.
The series will commence with
a Feb. 4, 2008, presentation by
cultural commentator Sir Ken
Robinson who will discuss "Out
of our Minds: Learning to be Cre-
ative."
Author Clavin Trillin will pres-
ent "Family Man" on Feb. 18.
Terry Gross, host of National

represents the heart in
humans. You were born with
such great heart. Your many
friends and love of family and
community speaks clearly
about this greatest of bless-
ings. Take time during the hol-
idays to count yours and give
thanks. Now many other great
riches are soon to come. Enjoy.
You have earned them all.
Star visions
Star Scopes is available at

Public Radio's "Fresh Air" will
present "All I Did Was Ask" on
March 3 and London Metro's
Det. Sgt Vernon Rapley will dis-
cuss "Fakes and Forgeries" on
March 17.
Each lecture begins at 4:30
p.m. and is followed by a recep-
tion and book signing at 5:30
p.m. with the speaker.
The cost of the full series is
$200 for Museum members and
$240 for the general public. Indi-
vidual lectures are $55 for mem-
bers and $65 for the general
public.
The Vero Beach Museum of Art
is located at 3001 Riverside Park
Drive in Vero Beach.
For more information or to reg-
ister for the series, call (772)
231-0707, Ext 136
-Inspired Art: A Magical Jour-
ney through Oriental Rugs" has
been making a stir with the art
collectors of Vero Beach. This
uniquely creative artistic pro-
gram boasts 30 artists from Indi-
an River and Brevard counties
who have each selected an Ori-
ental carpet design to inspire
them in producing their own
visual art in a medium of their
choice.
Presented by The Cultural
Council of Indian River County in
association with Falasiri Oriental
Rugs and Pointe West of Vero

Beach, the final designs of
"Inspired Art" are being show-
cased at several venues in Indian
River County Dec 2 through Jan.
19 when they will be auctioned
to the highest bidders.
Art lovers are invited to attend
the various community exhibi-
tions of "Inspired Art" beginning
Sunday Dec. 2 through Friday,
Dec. 24, at Falasiri Oriental Rugs
showroom located at 2370
North U.S. 1 in Vero Beach.
Hours of the exhibit are 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday.
The exhibit will move to the
main office lobby of Wachovia
Bank located at US. 1 and the
Beachland Boulevard Branch of
the bank. The exhibit will be at the
banks from Monday, Dec 24
through Friday, Jan 4, during nor-
mal business hours.
From Monday, Jan. 7, through
Saturday, Jan. 19, the exhibit will
be on display at the Club at
Pointe West, located at 7500 14th
Lane in Vero Beach.
Admission to all the exhibits is
free and the cost of the "Inspired
Art" catalog is $5. A rolling silent
auction, leading to the final auc-
tion of all the art will be held at
each exhibit location, allowing for
initial bids on any of the 30 art
items. The final initial bids secured

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BY BARBARA ISENBERG
Entertainment writer
What's old is what will be
new at the Vero Beach
Museum of Art's 16th
Annual Antiques Show and
Sale set for Jan. 11-13.
Hosted by The Friends of
the Vero Beach Museum of

Art, the much anticipate
show will feature 3
antique dealers of internal
tional acclaim presentin
18th and 19th century
Americana, as well as Euro
pean and Asian antique
including furniture, porce
lains, art, glassware, jewel
ry and more in room set
tings throughout th
museum.
The popular show i
prized as one of Florida
most prestigious wit
uncommonly high quality
and diverse collections rep
resented.
Charles Miller of th
Chapel Hill, N.C., firn
Miller, Hamilton Co. is th
show manager.
"Charlie Miller has a gif
of organizing the best deal
ers in the country for hi
shows," said Joe Ellis, th
museum's public relation
coordinator.
Mr. Miller will d
appraisals of items fo
attendees from noon to
p.m. on Jan. 11 & 12 an
from noon to 2 p.m. on Ja:
13. There is a maximum o
three items per person a
$10 per item.
A special guest at thi
year's show and sale will b
Tim Luke, host of HGTV
Cash in the Attic and a T
personality on WPTV 5 i:
West Palm Beach. Mr. Luk
is the former director c
collectibles at Christie
Auction House and presi
dent of TreasureQues
Appraisal Groupin Hob
Sound. Mr. Luke will pres
ent informative and enter
training programs to shove
attendees. On Friday, Jan
11 from 5 to 7 p.m. he wi

antique show really reaches
out to the whole communi-
ty and we have an amazing
number of volunteers for
this project," Ms. Viner
said.
The show's presenting
sponsor is the Orchid
Island Golf and Beach:Club
Community. Mr. and Mrs.
William C. Buck are the
show's supporting spon-
sors.
There will be something
for everyone who loves
antiquities and collectibles
at this year's event.
A gala patron Cham-
pagne reception and is set
for Thursday, Jan 10 from 5
to 6 p.m. with a show pre-
view set for 6 to 9 p.m. The
cost is $150 per person and
reservations may be made
by calling (772) 231-0707.
A Preview Party is set for 6
to 9 p.m. that same evening
at a cost of $100 per person
and reservations may be
made by calling the same
phone number.
General admission to the
show is $10 per person and
includes unlimited re-entry
throughout the show.
Proceeds from the show
and sale will be used to
support the museum's edu-
cational outreach pro-
grams.
Antique car buffs will not
want to miss the antique
car display on Jan. 12 from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on
Jan. 13 from noon to 4 p.m.
This event is free.
For further information,
visit the museum's Web site
at www.verobeachmuse-
um.org or call (772) 231-
0707.

d present for Museum mem-
n bers "The Art of Auction."
)f On Saturday, Jan. 12 at 11
t a.m. he will discuss for the
public "What's It Worth?"
s and at 3 p.m. will present
e "The Art of, Auction." On
's Sunday, Jan 13 at 11 a.m. he
V will again discuss for the
n public "What's It Worth?"
e and at 2 p.m. present "The
)f Art of Collecting."
's "We are pleased to share
i- with the community a
,t celebrity and bring the
e show to a new level," said
- Mr. Ellis regarding Mr.
Luke's participation in this
w year's show.
a. Chairing the event are
11 Teryl Viner and Shirley
Weissenborn. Both were
enthusiastic about the
show and sale and noted
that each year since the
event's inception, improve-
ments and refinements
have been made.
"It's just wonderful. Each
show gets nicer, smoother
and more efficient and now
it just sparkles," said Ms.
Weissenborn.
"Charlie (Miller) is so
interesting and knowledge-
able and has this wonderful
stable of dealers. Plus the
museum has never looked
prettier. Tim Luke's enthu-
siasm is boundless and his
lectures will be so great.
This show will be one of the
best," she added.
Ms. Viner was similarly
captivated by the quality of
the dealers and the show
participants.
"The dealers are well-
screened and the big thing
this year is Tim Luke, who's
a great speaker. This

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BY BARBARA ISENBERG
Entertainment writer
There are speakers who
opine (and often bore) at
every civic, religious or gov-
ernmental gathering held in
"Anywhere, U.S.A." and then
there are genuinely cele-
brated speakers with inter-
nationally impressive cre-:
dentials who enlighten,'
entertain and educate their
audiences.
Most fortunately, The
Emerson. Center at the Uni-
tarian Universalist Fellow-
ship in Verb Beach is truly a
clearinghouse for, the
"creie'de lia creme" of these
speakers. .
The Emerson Center isi
also renowned for its state-
of-the-art auditorium which,
features theatre-style seat-.
ing,.with unrestricted %iewvs
of the raised stage for more
than 800 people and excep-
nion lighting and sound sys-
tems. Additionally, there is
plenty of free parking.
The 2008 Emerson Cen-
ter's Celebrated Speakers
Series will commence Satur-
day, Jan. 12 with an appear-
ance by Michael Beschloss,
an award-winning and best-
selling author and presiden-
tial historian.
He has been hailed by
Newsweek magazine as "the
nation's leading presidential
historian" and was recently
appointed presidential his-

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during the rolling silent auction
will later be the starting bid on
auction day.
Dress in "garden Party Chic"
and enjoy the "'Tlogy of Inspired
Art" events culminating at Pointe
West on Sunday, Jan. 20. Begin
the morning at 10:30 a.m. with
the art preview and brunch buffet
The auction will begin at 11:30
a.m. with auctioneer George
Blythe. Concluding the auction, all
attendees will be escorted to the
hospitality tent at the Pointe West
Event Field for a 2 p.m. polo
match; special half-time presenta-
tion and, complimentary cham-
pagne and sweets.
Event admission is $50. Dead-
line for reservations is Jan. 15,
2008.
To place your name on the invi-
tation list, call (772) 770-4857
*"An Evening with Judy
Collins" tickets are now on sale
for a special concert set at the
Riverside Theatre for Saturday,
April 8, 2008, as a fundraiser for
the Mental Health Association in
Indian River county.
The gala concert will follow
Turtletrax 2008: Opening Doors
Changing Lives, which will be
launched on Feb. 23 with the 3rd
Annual 5K Turtle Trek Community
.Walk and TurtleTrax Community
Festival &Art Exhibit
Ms. Collins has thrilled audi-
ences worldwide for more than
40 years with her unique blend of
folksongs and contemporary
themes. The music of artist such
as Woody Guthrie and Pete
Seeger, as well as traditional
songs of the folk revival, sparked
her love of lyrics and the guitar.
Ms. Collins is noted for her ren-
dition of Joni Mitchell's "Both
Sides Now" which is in the Gram-
my Hall of Fame and for "Send in
the Clowns," the 1975 Grammy
Awards winning song.
She herself has been immortal-
ized by Crosby, Stills & Nash as
"'Judy Blue Eyes."'
Ms. Collins creates music that
speaks to hope and healing. She
has experienced the tragic loss of
her child to suicide.
"Ms. Collins has suffered a
tragedy in her life with the loss of
her only son," said Kristine
Sarkauskas, president and CEO of
the MHA.
Tickets for the Judy Collins con-
cert are now on sale by calling
Riverside Theatre at (772) 231-
6990.
Tickets are $75 each for the con-
cert or $500 for the package,

torian by
NBC News.
M r
Beschloss
will appear
regularly on
"Meet the
Press" and
the "Today
Show." He is
also a regu-
lar guest on
PBS's "The

S.

Beschloss

NewsHour with Jim Lehrer."
He was also nominated for
an Emmy Award for his role
in creating the Discovery
Channel series "Decisions
That Shook the World" nar-
rated by Morgan 1-reeman.
Mr. BeschJo.s will speak at
4 and 8 p.m.
Born in Chicago in 1955,
Mr. Beschloss' education
took place at some of the
nation's leading schools
including Andover, \Villiam"
College .in Williamstown.
Mass. where he majored in
political science) and Har-
\ard University where he
earned an MBA.
It was at Harvard's Busi-
ness School that Beschloss
studied leadership and, as a
presidential historian and
speaker, he has analyzed the
greatest achievements and
failings of those in the
boardrooms of business and
those in politics. The lessons
learned are lessons well
heeded by Beschloss's audi-
ences.

which includes dinner, concert
and an auction of artistically paint-
ed doors, 3-foot fiberglass turtles
and cobblestone paths.
The Mental Health Association,
a United Way Agency, is the only
nonprofit resource that residents
of Indian River County have for
immediate access to crisis coun-
seling and support for mental and
emotional challenges.
Each year, an average of 150
people attend support groups
offered by the MHA including
groups for people with bi-polar
disorder, chronic depression and
schizophrenia, women's issues,
family members of people with
chronic mental illness and vic-
tims of domestic violence.
For more information on the
concert call the MHA office at
(772) 569-9788 or visit
www.Turtletrax.org.

DECEMBER 11- Jan. 6,2008
*The Indian River Photo
Club's Annual Fall 2007 Print
Exhibition will be on display in
the Studio Gallery of the Vero
Beach Museum of Art from
Tuesday, Dec. 11 through Jan. 6,

A prolific author,
Beschloss' latest book is
Presidential Courage: Brave
Leaders and How They
Changed America, 1789-
1989. It is his assertion that
what makes a great Ameri-
can president is an individ-
ual with "presidential
courage" someone will-
ing to take a political risk
that could even end a career
and the willingness and wis-
dom to do it nonetheless for
reasons that future genera-
tions of Americans will
admire.
His book delves into presi-
dents from George Washing-
ton to Ronald Reagan and
how they dealt with issues of
war and peace, human
rights, domestic issues and
the balance between gov-
ernment and business.
Mr. Beschloss examines
the outstanding traits of
these past presidents and
then compares them to
present presidential candi-
dates.
With a performance
timed at the beginning of a
presidential election year,
Mr. Beschloss' address will
surely give his audience rare
insights into what consti-
tutes a good presidential
leader and how to find
those qualities in today's
leaders.
He notes that qualities of
fine political leadership
lend themselves well to

2008. The exhibit is free and
open to the public.
Fifty photographic prints are
displayed and are the works of
photo club members as well as
non-members, who are both
amateur and professional
photographers.
Pictures. are grouped into
categories, which include:
people, nature-flora, nature-
fauna, scapes, still life, special
techniques and open.
The works were selected by
a jury panel consisting of
Louis Cizek, retired profes-
sional photographer and pho-
tography instructor at the
museum; Marilyn cook, pho-
tography professor at Brevard
Community College and
James Mason, photographer
and Graphic Design and Digi-
tal Media professor at Indian
River Community College.
The Vero Beach Museum of
art is located in Riverside Park
in Vero Beach.
For more information on
this exhibit, call (772) 231-
0707 or e-mail info@vbmuse-
um.org.
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more effective business
leadership by those who
manage, lead and inspire.
A natural storyteller, Mr.
Beschloss captivates his
audiences with colorful and
little-known anecdotes
about past and present
leaders and their respective
leadership styles.
These tales are some-
times inspiring, sometimes
tragic and sometimes
humorous. From his studies
and discussions with presi-
dents, Supreme Court jus-
tices, congressmen and
diplomats, Mr. Beschloss -
a 25-year resident of Wash-
ington, D.C. -- offers his
audience a behind-the-
scenes glimpse of personal-
ities and developments that
may soon impact the lives
of every American.
The importance and
timeliness of Mr. Beschloss'
address could not be more
fortuitous for Vero Beach
area residents.
The cost for a single ticket
is $60 and a series subscrip-
tion for all four speakers
(which will include Cokie
Roberts, Jane Goodall and
David Gergen) is $200. Tick-
ets are on sale until Jan. 12.
The Emerson Center is
located at 1590 27th Ave. on
the southeast corner of 16th
Street and 27th Avenue.
To purchase tickets or for
more information, call (772)
778-5249.

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Joel Pagan, Sebastian River High School assistant director of bands, leads the Symphonic Band through a rendition of'"0
Holy Night" at the schools Prism Concert, which was held Dec. 6 through Dec. 9. .. ; ,

Lindsey Leserra performs
with the Auxiliary Flag and
Dance Line along with the
Marching Sharks at the
conclusion of the school's
annual Prism Concert,
which was held Dec. 6
through Dec. 9.

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BY PATRICK COONEY
For Hometwy'News
SEBASTIAN -Try asking
anyone about the Prism
Concert held annually at
Sebastian River High School
and you will get twvo basic
responses. Either you'll be
asked in return, the "Prison"
concert? Or you will receive
an all-knowing "response
from One who has attended
one or at least has heard all'
about it. Again this year the
estimated 330 performers
did not disappoint, with five
sold- out performances
held at the school Dec. 6,
through Dec., 9.
The 13th annual concert
encompassed the entire
music department, both
band and chorus, as well as
the auxiliary flag and dance
line that accompanied the
Marching Sharks Band. The
two-hour show was a whirl-
wind of nonstop entertain-
ment, as all of the show's
selections were delivered in
rapid-fire succession by
groups as small as a duet, to
well, about 330 closing the
show with the school's alma
mater.
The varying sections that
contributed to the show
rehearse two to three weeks
before the performance

again
with only three days of ftill
participant rehearsals lead-
ing upethp e
show s. '" **
As show time approached
and the Shark "Jaw ' theme
thundered through tihe
sound system, the -curtain
rose to, the director o'fbands
Eric Allen,' who led- the
school's renowned I Wind
Symphony in its crisp,t tradi-
tiohal opening number
"Sleigh Ride."
As the curtain dropped
swiftly after the hast ipote
played, the ride truly began
for the audience.
The fluid movement of
the concert relied op literal
fluid moverrent of mhe per-
formers, complete with
venue set-ups and
wardrobe changes without
any interruption of the
ongoing festivities.
Part of th.e fug in amtend-
ing the concerts was occa-
sionally seeing certain
groups prepare i6 advance
of their turn. '
As hard as they tried; 17
tuba players silenda, scur-
ried in the dark to their
marks in. the center aisle
tends to get noticed, but it is
amazing how low to the
ground they werb as they

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OCTOBER 29- MARCH 15
*Tickets are now on sale for
the Emerson Center's 2008
Celebrated Speakers Series.
The series will feature an
unusually sterling line-up of
internationally renowned guest
speakers.
Award-winning presidential
historian, author and television
commentator Michael Beschloss
will speak Jan. 12, 2008. He will
be followed on Feb. 2 by Cokie
Roberts, political commentator
for ABS News and who also
serves as senior news analyst for
National Public Radio.
On Feb. 23, Jane Goodall will
discuss her landmark study on
chimpanzees and how it rede-
fined the relationship among
humans, animals and the envi-
ronment
Former presidential advisor
and news analyst David Gergen
will be the final guest speaker on
March 15. Mr. Gergen, who is
presently the editor-in-chief at
US. News & World Report, held

positions in the administrations
of Presidents Nixon, Ford, Rea-
gan and Clinton.
The series subscription for all
four speakers is $200. Presenta-
tions will be held at 4 and 8 p.m.
on Saturday except for Jane
Goodall's addresses which will
given at 2 and 7 p.m.
The Emerson Center is conve-
niently located at the intersec-
tion of 27th Avenue and 16t1
Street and features plenty of
parking as well as an auditorium
that seats more than 800 people
in theatre-style seating. The audi-
torium also features state-of-the-
art sound and lighting systems
and unrestricted views of the
raised stage.
For more information or to
purchase tickets, call the Emer-
son Center box office at (772)
778-5249.
NOVEMBER 19- MARCH 3
-The Indian River Community
College Performing Arts Series
presents its 2007-2008 season
of outstanding performances.
The series second presentation
is Tuesday, Dec. 18 for a special
"The Manhattan Transfer Holiday

Concert" featuring the renowned
vocal group famous for its har-
monies in the genres of jazz, pop
and big band music. This concert
will feature holiday selections
from the quartet's Christmas
albums.
On Monday, Jan. 28 award-
winning singer Rita Coolidge will
present the hits that made her
famous including (Your Love is
Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
which went platinum on the
record charts.
The series will conclude on
Monday, March 3 with a show by
Vicki Lawrence, the Emmy
Award-winning comedienne
who first found fame on the
"Carol Bumett Show" and later
as star of her own show,
"Mama's Family' The versatile
performer also earned a gold
record for her 1973 hit "The
Night the Lights Went Out in
Georgia."
All performances begin at 8
p.m. at the IRCC McAlpin Fine
Arts Center. Tickets for the four
performances are $85. Only a
few seats remain available, so
purchase your tickets soon at the

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The same center aisle
served as the perfect spot
for a stroll-by Christmas car-
olers linked arm and arm,
who waved to the crowd as
they sung. The flag and
Dance Line, which is under
the direction of Jessica
Keaton, also used this area
with various dance num-
bers, in particular a dazzling
number played. to the
"Pirates ,of the Caribbean"
music..
The layout of the auditori-
um with its multiple
entrances, spacious aisles,
and two elevated booth-

style balconies provided a
perfect venue for both the
performers and concertgo-
ers as well.
After the 113 strong Shark
Choir led by choral director
Lynn Harvey perform their
final songs, the 217-member
Marching Sharks Band
poured into the building
from every possible angle
and pounded out its fall
halftime show. Those curi-
ous about what a marching
band sounds like in close
quarters, should mark their
calendars next year for early
December and find out.
The Prism concert serves

as the primary fundraiser
for the school's music
department.
A change in this year's
ticket sales regarding group
ticket purchases availed
anyone who wished to pur-
chase a ticket a viable
opportunity to do so. The
concert's vast popularity
over the years has resulted
in swift sell-out dates. The
Prism concert serves as a
true post-Thanksgiving
kick-off to the Christmas
holiday season.

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has been singing for 'eight
years, which is pretty remark-
able since she's only 13.
The Lincoln Park Academy
student with her very own
recording contract has a new
CD called "Jernie," but she's
grounded enough to have a
back-up career in veterinary
science if singing doesn't
work out. Still, music has
always been a big part of her
life.
"We watched 'Annie" in
pre-school and I sang
"Tomorrow," she said. "When
everyone made a fuss, I start-
ed singing other things."
When she was eight, her
great-grandfather's friend
sent a tape to the "Maury
Povich Show" for a segment
on talented kids and she
appeared, singing "Proud
Mary."
"It was cool, but very hec-
tic," she said. "Twenty min-
utes before I went on, they
told me I had to sing with the
band. I had never sung with

the band before."
The young singer's name is
a combination of the names
of her parents, Jennifer and
Bernie, but she lives with her
mom, a single parent.
Finding a balance between
performing and being a kid
was not always easy. Some-
times she found herself com-
mitted to things she didn't
really want to do. Jennifer
Talles takes responsibility for
that.
"In the very beginning, I
said yes to everybody," she
said. "I was so excited. One
day we talked and I asked her
if she wanted to do it. Now, if
she doesn't want to, we're not
going to do it."
Jernie echoes the sentiment
and says that she likes to do
kid things like play volleyball
and soccer.
This year, she performed in
the Lincoln Park production
of "Cinderella" in the chorus,
which she considers as
important as having a star-
ring role.
She's excited about having a,
record contract with inde-
pendent label Mirrome

Records, but says that she
didn't realize the importance
of it right away.
"When I went to Nashville
and started recording, it hit
me," she said. "Everybody
wants to have a contract. I'm
so lucky. It's really a blessing."
, Rod Carter, president of
Mirrome, signed Jernie, who
was then 12, to a four-record
deal because he believes she
has a unique talent.
"She's talented far beyond
her years," he said. "She's
focused and her desire to go
into music is not because
she's being pushed. We're
slow-walking her right now
because we expect her to
have a long career. We've set
up a trust fund and her con-
tract was approved by the
courts. We have long-range
plans but we're not discour-
aging her own goals. She goes
from being an entertainer to
being a kid. She's well-
grounded."
One of the songs on the CD
"Mama's Little Girl," is the sin-
gle that's out right now and it's
popular outside the United
States, including places like,
Japan.
She didn't write the songs
on this CD, but she is begin-
ning to experiment with
song-writing. She admires
LeAnn Rimes, who started
performing at her age, has

grown and still has her head
on straight.
To that end, she and her
mom are discussing where
she'll go to high school. Lin-
coln Park Academy has an
excellent music and drama
department, but Westwood
has a. good veterinary and
animal science program and
a football team. She wants to
prepare for college ,nd be
able to go to pep rallies, too.
"I'm definitely going to col-
lege," she said. "I told my
record label that I'm going to
school. It's my dream.. I still
want to be smart and go to
college. If I don't sing any-
more, you can't do anything
without a college degree,"
Jennifer Talles wonders, as
all parents do, if she's made
the right choices for her
daughter. When you ask
Jernie for the person shemost
admires, you know her mom's
done something's right.
"My mom is a single parent
.who works two jobs," she
says. "She helps, keep me
grounded. She's very-protec-
tive. In the end, I know I'll
thank her for helping me this
way. She's my idol." '
For more inf6nation
about Jemie Talle, 'visit
her Web sites at
w' 'iw.jernieonline.com or,
www. myspace.com/jernieo
line.

Hello, smart shoppers.
This is the last
column before
Christmas.
For my Jewish readers,
belated Hanukkah wishes.
For Christmas dinner, I
never repeat the turkey
dinner. Recipes I have given
for rib roast, lamb, lasagna,
etc., are great choices. TWo
more dinner suggestions:
fresh andVirginia-style ham.
Everyone knows about
smoked ham, but not too
many people are familiar
with fresh ham, which is
simply a ham that has not
been smoked or cured. It is
less expensive than loin of
pork, lean and delicious.
When it comes to Virginia
ham, none, not even the
spiral sliced, can compare
with my late husband's
recipe. Smoked hams are
many times about $1 a
pound. If you buy half a
ham, buy a shank half. You
can have it boned, but I
prefer it bone in.
Bruschetto is a superb
appetizer and since I use my
recipe for Tomatoes Ore-
ganata you must also have
that recipe. The tomatoes
must be red, ripe and kissed
with sunshine. The only way
you can get great tomatoes
is to buy them from a
vegetable stand or grow
them yourself.
Have a blessed Christmas
and remember what you are
celebrating.

2 tablespoons water
Slice tomatoes 1/4-inch
thick and place side by side
in a dish or container at least
1-inch deep. Do one layer at
a time. Sprinkle slices with
seasonings; layer remaining
slices. Drizzle with oil and
water. Turn slices to coat
evenly. Cover and refrigerate
at least 2 hours. Serve cold.

FRESH HAM
SERVES 10 OR MORE
For half a ham, buy the
shank half. Ask the butcher
to bone and tie it. Save the
bone for a special occasion
spaghetti sauce; it adds great
flavor.
If you have all of the skin
and most of the fat trimmed
you will have a wonderful
lean roast pork.
For a special treat, have
the butcher bone the meat
and leave the skin (rind) on.
The rind will become crisp
and delicious, but remem-

ARLENE BORG
Romancing the Stove
with the Grammy Guru

ber, it's loaded with fat.
The recipe gives directions
with the rind, but will also
work without the rind.
7 pound shank half fresh
ham
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper
Score the rind with a
sharp knife. Sprinkle meat
with salt, pepper and garlic
powder. Place on a rack in
roasting pan. Roast at 325
degrees for 35 minutes a
pound.
Meat juices should run
clear, not pink. Remove
meat to serving platter, de-
fat juices and prepare gravy
according to recipe in
previous columns. Remove
the rind and cut up with
scissors.
Carve the meat in thin

slices. Serve with apple-
sauce.

HONEY'S BAKED
VIRGINIA HAM
SERVES 8-10
7-9 pound shank hIlf
smoked ham
3 heaping tablespoons
dark brown sugar
1 rounded teaspoon dry
mustard
Large aluminum foil
1 cup molasses,
unsulfured
Whole cloves
1 large can sliced
pineapple
Maraschino cherries,
optional
Trim visible fat from meat,
leaving a thin layer on top.
Score top of meat. Mix sugar
and mustard together; rub
over ham. Dot with cloves.
Do not salt.
Cut a piece of foil large
enough to encase the ham.
Place foil in roasting pan,
center ham. Pour on the
molasses and the juice from
the pineapple. Bring the
ends of the foil up and
encase the ham, folding foil
loosely at top so,steam can
escape. Bake at 325 degrees
for 30 minutes per pound.
A half hour before meat is
done, open foil and, using
0 See BORG, B11

n the past several
columns, I have been
talking about all sorts of
plants that are popular
during the holidays.
Today I am going to talk
about a couple that just
don't seem to have as much
fame. Although you may
find these varieties a bit
harder to locate locally, they
are available at some
specialty garden centers.

Cyclamen
The blossoms of the
cyclamen twist and turn
almost like the small wings
of a butterfly. The foliage has
a distinct silvery, marbleized
coloring that makes this
plant unique. These plants
are quite beautiful, but they
do require a lot of care to
stay healthy. The most
important criteria for
success are temperature and
moisture.
Cyclamen require low
temperatures in order to
thrive for any length of time.
You must keep them out of
the warm outdoor tempera-
tures and keep them in an
area of your house that is

JOE ZELENAK
Garden Nook

cool. This is tricky, because
at the same time, they also
must be in an area that has
ample light.
Cyclamen also are finicky
about watering. They need
to be watered daily so the
soil is evenly moist. Always
water your cyclamen by
wetting the soil and not the
plant. Watering the foliage
can cause the plant to rot
and die.
Since the plants like
humidity, placing them on a
tray filled with pebbles and
water will provide the

moisture they need. Feed
your plants monthly with a
liquid plant food designed
for house plants.

Anthurium
This plant makes a really
nice holiday table decora-
tion. It can grow in the most
diverse habitats and do
really well in our hot tropical
climate. Unlike the delicate
cyclamen, these plants will
serve well as both a holiday
table decoration and as an
outside potted plant.
These plants are native to
Hawaii and South America.
They are also readily
available at most local
garden centers.
Anthurium are relatively
easy to care for and enjoy.
They have very attractive
foliage and can produce
flowers almost year round.
They prefer a growing
medium that is coarse and
well drained. The best
mixture is a composite of
peat moss, pine bark and
perlite. These plants like to
be watered completely and
then allowed to dry slightly
before watering again.

Anthuriums will grow
indoors or out, and will do
well in very bright locations.
I have had tremendous luck
with my plants under the
protected overhang of my
front porch.
They also require regular
fertilization in order to keep
their lush green foliage and
colorful flowers. Fertilize
using a slow release fertilizer
such as Osmokote for
indoor plants.
Although I have never had
any pest problems with my
plants, they are susceptible
to the usual indoor pests
such as scale, mealy bugs
and aphids.
If problems arise, use a
plant insecticide that is
designed for indoor plants
and be sure to spray all parts
of the plant, especially
under the leaves.
Joe Zelenak has 26 years
experience in gardening and
landscape. Send e-mails to
gardennook@bellsouth.net
or visit his Web site at
www.hometowngarden.com
. He is also available to
answer plant questions at
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Susan Ragsdale led the group
of 250 through an intense,
three-day process of sifting.
through potential problems
and creating plans to solve
them.
"It was a very intense meet-
ing," said Indian River County
4-H Agent Adam'Cletzer. "At
one point, I was completely
covered in sticky notes."
The issues addressed were
as varied and diverse as the
youth who attended the con-
ference. Nine states were rep-
resented.
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XI area, which encompasses
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T ou are unique in all of
creation. You are one-
I of-a- kind. Anything
this rare means you have
great value in the world.
You were born with a
special set of gifts, talents,
promise and potential, like
no one who has ever lived or
ever will. You may carry
through your genes certain
family characteristics or
traits. You may, depending
on the age of your soul, lean
toward science, art or
philosophy.
Going inside, getting on
the soul and heart path,
finding your true purpose in
life, bringing it out and
setting it free is my greatest
wish for you. The journey
starts when we begin to
make a personal friend of
our higher spiritual self and
ask it to help us fulfill our
mission in life.
There are seven major
musical notes. Millions of
tunes, each different and
distinguishable, have been
composed from these seven
sounds. There are seven
colors in the rainbow. From
these, a vast multitude of

JAMES TUCK
The Spirit Guic
shades, hues and oat
colors have emerge
The great artists, I
cians and creative s
who have lived befo
now and will live in
future, had and hav
passion for beauty a
passionate express
their talents, They a
different from you c
inside. Every one of
at least one great tal
job is to find it and r
the promise.
True success does
a lot to do with race
breeding, privilege,

education or experience.
These are all things of the
r \ earthly side of life. It does
S'" have everything to do with
your desire to do something
great with your life, no
matter what earthly, real or
imagined obstacles you
have let get in the way. Every
one of us is born with vast
,,. amounts of originality and
4V creative vision.
Many people say to me, "I
don't have any artistic
LER ability." I say, "Yes you do.
de You don't have to create the
original art. The ability to
other organize colors, textures
d. and designs is an art unto
musi- itself."
spirits, They say, "I never thought
ire, live about that." Well, think
the about it.
e a Seven seems to be the
and the magic number of creativity
on of in the universe. In spirit it is
aren't any the same. There are seven
>r me spiritual qualities that live
us has in our souls since birth
lent. Our yearning to be set free. They
release are: to live a life based on
love instead of hate, peace
isn't have not war, health not disease,
, creed, *abundance instead of lack,
wealth, faith instead of fear, creativ-

Borg,
Frorn page B9

toothpicks, secure pineapple
slices to ham. Place a cherry
in each pineapple center; *
baste and roast uncovered
until done. Remove meat to
serving platter.
Place juices in saucepan
and de-fat. Serve hot as is or
thicken slightly with a
mixture of cornstarch and
water. Raisins can be added
for an extra special touch.
Cook them in the sauce for
at least 10 minutes. Be sure
to freeze the bone for soup.
*Let's talk Arlene Borg,
the Grammy Guru, is .
available for talks from
south Vero to Hobe Sound.
Call (772) 465-5656 or (800)
823-0466.

Ag ,
From page BIO
third year, continues to grow,
both in terms of attendees
and states represented. ,;
Ateam of youth and adults
from Tennessee and Florida
4-H organized this year's teen'
conference.
The Florida committee
youth were: Tiffany Banner,
Alachua; Jackson Mullins,
Santa Rosa; Kaitlin Hudson,
Santa Rosa; Jennifer Sullivan,
Lake; Mylo Cheng, Palm
Beach; and Katherine
Kaltenbach,. Indian River
County.
:Next year's conference will
be held again in Crossville,
Tenn. For more information
about this or any 4-H leader-
ship event, visit www.flori-
da4H.org.
For more information
about 4-H, contact the Indian
River County Extension office
at (772) 770-5030, or e-mail
the local 4-H Agent, Adam
Cletzer, at
acletzer@ifas.ufl.edu.
Adam Cletzer is the 4-H
Youth Development extension
-agent for University of Flori-
da's Indian River County
Cooperative Extension Ser-
vice.

ity not emptiness and joy
instead of sadness.
Take an inventory of these
spiritual gifts in your life.
How much love, peace,
health, abundance, faith,
creativity and happiness
lives in your heart and soul?
It's never too late to start
increasing these in your life.
If you have let the world
pull you outside yourself,
and get you stuck, this is a
choice, too. But there is a far
greater way to live. It all
comes down to the choices
we make and what we feed.
The supreme principle of
life is "like attracts like."
What we feed wants to grow
and increase. This is the
promise. There is a way out
of the jungle of pain,
hardship, lack and suffering.
It begins when we surrender
our lower will and ego to the
higher will, ask it to work for
us and through us and help
us to find freedom over life.
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Tucker
From page B11
own self and increasing our
own worth.
How can you love some-
one else consistently if you
don't love, respect and
honor your own life first?
Some people ask me, '
"Isn't it selfish if I put myself
first?" My answer: "Is the
sun selfish for being the
center of our solar system?"
The key to happiness is to
create a personal relation-
ship with spirit through,
prayer, meditation, affirma-
tion or inspirational reading
and study. Then let this
unconditional love pour out
and fill your heart and soul.
Learn to love yourself. Now
when you go to the world
and others you are giving

from abundance rather
than lack.
You can do it. It's inside
you right now yearning to
be set free. Now you are
working the magic formula
for success. Take care of
your own and family needs
first. Then give back to your
spirit guides and others who
encouraged and inspired
you along the way. You are
now the light. Pass the torch
of freedom to the next
generation. Keep the light of
truth alive and well.
Yours is a great life well
lived.
The sweetest news is the
best is yet to come.

Soul to soul
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For five centuries this choir has
enchanted millions around the
globe with their unique charm,
purity of tone and a musical
depth that will delight all music
lovers.
Tickets for the performance are
$40.
The New York Staff Band of the
Salvation Army will be held 7
p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27. This is one
of the foremost brass bands in
the Salvation Army with more
than 60 recordings. Tickets .for
this performance are $20.
The Tokyo String Quartet will
provide a perfectly romantic
Valentine's Day performance at
7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14. The
New York Times has lauded this
group as one of the supreme
-string ensembles in the world.
Tickets for this performance are
$35.
The Atlantic Schola Cantorum,
a highly anticipated annual con-
cert, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday,
March 14. This concert will be
given by the area's pre-eminent
sacred music ensemble and will
present "Gloria," a composition
by John Rutter under the direc-
tion of Jose Daniel Flores, com-
munity church director of music.
The church's new brass ensem-
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on Rutter's inspirational work.
The Atlantic Children's Chorale
will also perform. Tickets for this
performance are $20.
The concert season will close
with a performance by the Gus-
tavus Wind Orchestra at 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 22. Selections
will be performed by the interna-
tionally acclaimed wind orches-
tra begun more than 125 years
ago at Gustavus Adolphus Col-
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orchestra extensively tours inter-
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Concertgoers may purchase
tickets individually or purchase at
series subscription for $120 per
person, which offers a discount
for all five concerts. Advanced
ticket purchases are strongly rec-
ommended for the Vienna Choir
Boys and other concerts.
The Community Church enjoys
a long traditional of fostering
musical excellence and features
an auditorium with acoustics
designed to maximize the listen-
ing experience.
The Community Church is
located at 1901 23rd St. in Vero
Beach.
For more information about
the concert series or the church
and its mission and programs,
call (772) 562-3633 or the box
office at (772) 778-1070.

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Two area soccer

teams kick it to

next level

BY JOHN MACDONALD
Sports writer
Something had to give.
The St. Lucie West Cen-
tennial and St. Edward's
girls' soccer teams both
came into their Nov. 30
encounter undefeated. The
Eagles had registered nine
shutouts in a row en route to
a 9-0-1 record.
The Pirates brought an
impressive mark as well,
going 5-0-1 to open the sea-
son.
Unlike most matchups
that fail to live up to the
hype, the contest gave
ample evidence as to why
both schools are contenders
for a state title, as St.
Edward's outlasted Centen-
nial 1-0.
"that was one of the most
intense games I've ever
played in my life," St.
Edward's striker Aubrey
Greene said. "We all played
our hearts out.
"It was a great feeling. We
knew we beat a great team."
.,Greene is one of the rea-
sons why the Pirates remain
the lone area team without a
loss. The junior has scored
25 goals, including three
during Saint Edward's
match against win over
Merritt Island Christian. It
was a 4-2 decision The vic-
tory put Saint. Edward's at 9-
0-2 overall and 4-0-1 in Dis-
trict 12-1A.
Saint Edward's record now
stands at 10-1-2 after its first
loss to Edgewood High
School last Friday evening.
Currently, "It's been a
great season," Greene said.
"I'm just so happy."
On the contrary, most
opposing coaches have
been less than thrilled to see
Greene on the field. She has
excelled throughout the
season, as evidenced by her
consistent play. After being
held ;corele'-s in St.a
S 'EdWard's 1-1 tie with state
power Orangewood Christ-
ian, Greene had two goals in
the Pirates first win of the
season, a 7-0 blanking of
Florida Air Academy.
She scored three more
and added two assists, as St.
'Edward's tallied another
shutout, this time an 8-0
W in over First Academy.
"She's very confident with
the ball," Saint Edward's
coach, Jeff Lamscha said.
"She's a classic striker she
thinks of finishing the goal."
Greene continued her tor-
rid pace with a then season-
high four goals, as well as an
assist in the team's 5-0 win
over Holy Trinity Episcopal.
"I work really well with the
team," Greene said. "I'm just
enjoying it. I've having a lot
of fun.
"This is the best combina-
tion of girls I've ever played
with."
The good times continued
as Greene scored three more
goals while adding an assist
in the team's 6-0 victory over
Summit Christian. The win

moved St. Edward's to 4-0-1
on the season.
In a season already
becoming filled with magi-
cal moments, Greene -
who had 19 goals last season
- had perhaps her defining
game of the young cam-
paign. Taking on Merritt
Island Christian at home,
the 17-year-old scored five
times while assisting on
another in the Pirates' 9-2
win.
"She's fearless," Lamscha
said. "She's not afraid to take
on people one on one."
While not as seasoned as
Greene, Katlyn Snow has
played a major role in Cen-
tennial's fast start out of the
gate. She scored a goal in the
Eagles' 7-0 win over Palm
Beach Gardens to improve
to 4-0-1.
"I didn't play over the
summer," Snow said. "I did-
n't think I'd get back (on
track) so fast."
The junior led all scorers
with two goals, as Centenni-
al pitched its nine consecu-
tive shutout, winning 13-0
over Palm Beach Lakes. The
victory gave the Eagles the
best start in the program's
10-year history.
"I was hoping for it," Snow
said. "When it first started, I
was kind of nervous. I'm
very happy how it's turned
out.
"I thought we could do it."
Like the rest of her team-
mates, Snow was under-
standably disappointed to
see the team's winning
streak stop with the loss to
St. Edward's.
"It was very frustrating,"
Snow said. "They scored off
a free kick. Everyone was
upset since it was our first
loss."
Snow and her teammates
quickly rebounded, shutting
out an up-and-coming Sebas-
tian River team 4-0. The 16-
year-old had a goal in the
much-needed win.

) See SOCCER, B14

Cliff Partlow/staff photographer
The unbeaten Saint Edward's girl's varsity soccer team
took on the Edgewood High School girls last Friday
evening at home. After a hard fought match on a soggy
field, the Edgewood girls managed to edge out the Pirates
1-0. Saint Edwards' (No. 1) Aubrey Green was guarded by
Edgewood's Kate Bard (No. 9) late in the second half and
just missed scoring for the Pirates.

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Soccer
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"It doesn't matter if we
lose," Snow said. "Our team
gets through everything.. Our
team is strong enough."
"We just keep our hopes
up. There are other teams out
there that are probably better
than us so we just try harder.
The team's work ethic
seems without question, as

its mark of 12-1-2 will attest.
"We bond really well,"
Snow said. "The team
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"I've had good games and
I've had off games, but it's
the team that helps me."
Greene feels the same
way, looking to her team-
mates for support, especial-

ly her sister senior Lyndal.
"I've been playing with
her since I was 5," Greene
said. "I don't know what
I'm going to next year
when she leaves.
"My teammates have all
been sisters. They've all
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Underwater Hockey
Open games for all play-
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being offered at Leisure
Square. Participants must
provide their own snorkel,
mask, fins and glove.
The games are held Mon-
days at 7 p.m.
The cost per game for a
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a non-city resident.
For more information,
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Ballet
Vero Classical Ballet offers
a pre-professional ballet
curriculum for children 3 to
7 years old at a variety of
days and times.
Le Petit Ballet focuses on a
challenging, yet fun pro-
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pline, body awareness, flexi-
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The class for 3 year olds
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The class for 4 and five
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from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m.
The class for 6 and 7 year
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from 3 to 4 p.m. .and 6 to 7
p.m.
For more information, call
Vero Classical Ballet at (772)
360-8577.

Aerobics
A.M. aerobics is a class
that offers a full body work-
out consisting of low impact
aerobics, as well as working
with hand weights.
The class meets for 55
minutes and is structured to
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improve flexibility,
endurance and overall
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Participants are asked to
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one or two-pound weight to
tle class as well.
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The class meets Mondays
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Little League Lacrosse
Saint Edward's School has
established the Pirate
Lacrosse League for boys
and girls in first through fifth
grade who want to learn how
to play lacrosse.
Pirate Lacrosse has two
leagues, one for boys and
one for girls. Each league
will be broken up into two
divisions Division I is for
students entering grades
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Division II is for those stu-
dents entering grades four
and five.
Registration is $25. There
is also a one-time fee of $25
for the U.S, Lacrosse League
of which each player will
become a member.
Practices are ongoing and
will be one day per week.
They take place on the south
campus located on South
A1A near the Moorings.
Games will be played each
Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6
p.m. on the Pointe West
Event Field
Director Kent Smith, a
former two-time Florida
High School All-American
and player on the Hobart
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onship team will work
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teer coaches who will
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foundation for lacrosse
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